The city’s over 50 population overwhelmingly wants to live out their lives right here in our community, writes Bob MacDougall.
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Kennebec Land Trust close to giving Howard Hill to Augusta
If the City Council votes next week to approve an agreement between the land trust and the city, the largely unspoiled 164-acre property could be given to the city the very next day.
Kennebec Journal Jan. 13 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 13, 2017.
United Way of Kennebec Valley raises more than $1.5 million
The money raised during the 2016 campaign will support partner programs throughout the year, as determined by an allocations committee that reviews and visits organizations before allotting funds.
Experts at Maine Agricultural Trades Show urge Maine farmers to prepare for wild weather swings
Following a drought last year, the experts advised farmers to consider crop insurance and diversification.
Kennebec Journal Jan. 11 police log
Augusta area police reports for Jan. 11, 2017.
Lawmakers may seek court opinion on constitutionality of ranked-choice voting
Senate President Mike Thibodeau plans to seek approval of an order asking the state supreme court to decide whether Maine’s new voting system is constitutional.
Prominent downtown Augusta building potentially headed to auction block, foreclosure
However, city officials were told by the owners of Key Plaza they hope to retain the building and extend a lease for state office space there.
Augusta could generate electricity using methane from Hatch Hill landfill
The city already captures, and burns off with a flare, methane gas produced at the landfill.
Thousands flock to Augusta for first day of Maine Agricultural Trades Show
The legalization of marijuana and its effect on the farming industry was also a popular topic on the trade show floor Tuesday.