The estate of Dustin J. Paradis sued shelter operator Bread of Life Ministries for being negligent by not having adequately trained staff or policies on responding to escalating situations.
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Photos: Salvation Army gets toys ready for holidays in Augusta
Capital Region Salvation Army Corps organizes annual gift giveaway. All photos by Kennebec Journal photographer Joe Phelan
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Augusta Housing seeks to address housing shortage with 3 projects
Planning is underway on three projects to provide more housing in Augusta, though none are expected to be ready before 2025.
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State agrees to replace Augusta, Pittsfield elementary schools
The decision comes more than a dozen years after the two districts first applied for funding through the Major Capital School Construction program.
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Manchester man killed after being struck by truck on I-95 in Augusta
Matthew Galletta, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene of what was reported as a pedestrian-motor vehicle crash at 5:20 a.m. Friday.
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Kennebec County Emergency Management Director steps down after monthslong administrative leave
A separation agreement signed by the outgoing director, John Brenenstuhl, states there was no wrongdoing or unlawful conduct on his part or the county’s.
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Augusta school board votes down transgender-inclusive policy
Some school board members argued the policy needs more work, but others said there was plenty of time for adjustments since the document was introduced nearly a year ago.
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Augusta Planning Board approves clinic for people recovering from opioid addiction
Discovery House plans to open an Acadia Healthcare Treatment Center at 14 Edison Drive in Augusta that would offer counseling and suboxone or methadone doses for patients in recovery from substance abuse.
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Capital Area Technical Center recognizes November professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its November professionals of the month. Parker Sergent, a resident of Augusta and senior at Cony High School, is making waves both academically and athletically in the local community. As a dedicated student enrolled in the Business Academy, he has thrived in the college-like environment, honing his […]
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Augusta parking garage deck closes after plow driver fails to show up
The city is seeking to recover $2,000 from Freyed Knot Tree Services after the company failed to plow Augusta’s newly renovated Dickman Street parking garage and has not responded to messages.