The State House was evacuated Friday morning, but no bomb was found following the hoax threat that promised death to pedophiles.
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Rescue agencies scramble after woman jumps from Augusta bridge into Kennebec River
A witness said the woman, who had apparently jumped from the Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, swam to the river’s western shore.
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Timber taxes program to run online March 12
Maine Woodland Owners is set to hold an online program, Making Sense of Timber Taxes, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. This Zoom event provides advice and information for woodland owners facing 2023 business tax realities. Conducted by retired IRS forester Jim Norris, the workshop will cover federal timber tax information, focusing primarily on reporting […]
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Jay man indicted on sexual assault charges involving young child in Augusta
Kenneth Marin, 60, was indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury recently on several charges stretching back more than a decade.
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Legislature considers limiting seizure of private land to build power lines
It’s one of several proposals being negotiated as lawmakers seek middle ground between developers of transmission lines and property owners whose land would be impacted.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Trump and Biden win Maine’s Super Tuesday primaries
This year’s semi-open presidential primary, which allowed unenrolled voters to cast partisan ballots for the first time, didn’t boost turnout at polling places across central Maine.
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Augusta church to host workshop on song leading for social justice
AUGUSTA — Mark Meyer of Rhythm Revelations plans to give a fully participatory song leading for social justice workshop, designed to build skills and confidence for leading music in worship or in the streets. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 69 Winthrop St. Meyer […]
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Augusta church welcomes new full-time minister
The congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Augusta unanimously voted Feb. 11 to call the Rev. Donna Dolham as its next full-time minister. “We are delighted and so fortunate that Rev. Donna will be with us,” said UUCC Board president Michaela Loisel, according to a news release from Nan Bell with the church. […]
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UMA nursing program to expand enrollment when new facility opens in the fall
The 20,000-square-foot building, called UMA Capital Center, will allow more nursing students to enter Maine’s healthcare workforce.
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Class A girls basketball: Cony, Brunswick set to face off with Gold Ball at stake
Rams, Dragons to battle for state title at 1:05 p.m. Saturday in Portland.