ATLANTA, Ga. — Two local career and technical students were recognized at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, June 26 and 27. They are Christopher Pottle from Winthrop, a student at Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta, who was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in Cabinetmaking; and Mikayla Monaghan from West Gardiner, a student […]
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Ag department, extension launch PFAS Navigators program
AUGUSTA – The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and University of Maine Cooperative Extension have launched the PFAS Navigators program, designed to offer dedicated one-on-one assistance to farmers affected by PFAS contamination. As of July 1, this confidential, no-cost program aims to provide comprehensive support, ensuring farmers receive the necessary resources and guidance to […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Police seek armed and dangerous suspect in Augusta
Police are searching for Justin Larrabee, who was indicted in 2023 in connection with defacing the Maine Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Augusta, after they say he threatened his parents with a gun Friday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man shot by state police in New York
A New York state trooper shot Paul Gosselin, 63, during an incident Tuesday, officials said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta student wins national recognition in American history essay contest
Tristan Morton’s essay on ‘The Stars and Stripes Forever’ by John Phillip Sousa placed second nationally in Daughter of the American Revolution’s essay contest for the sixth grade.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Gov. Mills sued over alleged violation of Freedom of Access Act
The lawsuit, from the editor of a conservative media outlet, seeks the release of information regarding Gov. Mill’s schedule during the December storm that wreaked havoc in Maine.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Central Maine celebrates the 4th of July
Check out our listing of 4th of July events.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston woman indicted in Litchfield murder case
Shari Allimah indicted on charge of murder of Gerald Marin on May 10 in Litchfield.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Police: Man charged with sexually assaulting woman on Kennebec River Rail Trail
The suspect in the alleged Monday morning incident, James W. Oliver, was arrested on charges of gross sexual assault, criminal threatening and unlawful sexual contact.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News
Augusta hires away Waterville assistant city manager
William Post, 53, has worked in municipal and county government for 28 years, including as a municipal manager in Bowdoinham, Rockport and Waldoboro, and as a county administrator for Sagadahoc and Knox counties.