In the wake of the historic 1987 Kennebec River flood, the technology and forecasting have improved, but experts cannot say when the next major flood will hit.
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Murals coming to fill downtown Augusta
This summer building walls to be painted to bring vibrancy, and visitors, to Augusta’s downtown.
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Mistrial declared in drunken driving charge
The offense allegedly took place in November in Augusta.
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Kennebec Journal May 24 police log
Augusta area police reports for May 24, 2017.
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Whitefield students honor veterans ‘who fought for our freedom’
About 60 students headed to Augusta on Wednesday to place flags on veterans’ graves ahead of Memorial Day.
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Quarry blast at Augusta site to be rescheduled
Unfavorable wind was cited as the reason for canceling the blast, which was to be witnessed by members of the Augusta Planning Board.
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Augusta planners delay McGee pit license vote to experience blasting in person
The Planning Board wants to review an expert opinion and attend a blasting in-person before voting on a mineral extraction license for McGee Construction at a controversial quarry site off West River Road.
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Kennebec Journal May 23 police log
Augusta area police reports for May 23, 2017.
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Immigrant students share their stories at civil rights conference in Augusta
More than 550 Maine high school and middle school students, who participate in their school’s local civil rights teams, came to the Augusta Civic Center Monday.
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New wine bar to open in downtown Augusta
Circa 1885 will join Fashions on Water Street as two of downtown Augusta’s newest businesses.