Fees for Augusta’s Hatch Hill landfill users are going up in September. The landfill is used by residents in eight surrounding communities.
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Dr. Ryan P. Gordon named Maine state geologist
AUGUSTA – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry recently announced Dr. Ryan P. Gordon as the new Maine state geologist with the Maine Geological Survey. Gordon officially started his new role on July 22. Gordon was born and raised in Orono. He graduated from Orono High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in geosciences […]
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Kennebec River Rail Trail reopens after Augusta police locate Gardiner man
The Augusta Police Department temporarily closed the Kennebec River Rail Trail Wednesday to search for Jason Spaulding, 47, of Gardiner, who fled on foot after he was involved in an argument on Swan Street.
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Wedding of couple connected to Richmond killing brings probation violation charge
Prosecutors say Chanda Lilly, now 35, who pleaded guilty to robbery in connection to the 2019 murder of Andrew Sherman in Richmond, violated probation by marrying Tyon Shuron, now 47, who was found not guilty of Sherman’s murder.
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United Way of Kennebec Valley raises over $23,500
The tournament, held on July 29 at the Augusta Country Club, saw participation from 30 teams and received sponsorship from 31 businesses.
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Vienna man pleads guilty to rash of car burglaries in Augusta, neighboring communities
Gregory Roe, who told the court Tuesday that addiction to drugs prompted him to make bad decisions before apologizing to his victims and family, was sentenced to three years in prison.
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Kennebec Land Trust to host Celebration of Land Conservation
The Kennebec Land Trust is set to celebrate another successful year of advancing land conservation throughout the Kennebec River and Lakes Region. This year’s event will take place over three days, with opportunities to learn more about the organization’s recent conservation accomplishments, latest trail improvements, and upcoming projects, and to connect with KLT staff, board […]
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Central Maine experiences 2.8 magnitude earthquake
The temblor was reported at 2:50 p.m. Sunday in Gardiner, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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Want an antlerless deer permit? Get your hunting license first
Beginning this year, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has the ability to check to see if hunters have already acquired their hunting licenses before they apply for an antlerless deer permit.
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Augusta police found justified in January shooting death of armed Lewiston man who was shooting at them
The police officers who responded to the report of a break-in believed that Liban Mohamed posed an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death when they returned fire and killed him, the attorney general’s office said.