Stephen Bard, 51, is facing several charges after the crash Friday near the intersection of Belfast and Unity roads.
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Bicyclist suffers head injury when he crashes into SUV driven by Fairfield woman at Augusta traffic circle, police say
Edward D. Kilian, 50, of Sanford was taken to the hospital Sunday after he failed to yield the right of way while riding his bicycle through Cony Circle, according to officials.
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Races for mayor, City Council heat up in Hallowell
City Councilor Maureen AuCoin is challenging Mayor George Lapointe for the mayoral position, and longtime Councilor Michael Frett is vying with newcomer Hannah Barry to represent Ward 2.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
One killed, one injured in two-vehicle crash in Albion
One person expected to be charged in two-vehicle crash Friday at corner of Belfast and Unity roads.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Water District completes review in aftermath of fatal Waterville fire
The district launched a review of properties with backflow prevention devices after it was discovered following a May fire at Elm Towers that the residential facility did not have such a device, allowing firefighting foam to enter the public water system.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Johnson Hall co-founder says renovation of Gardiner theater is ‘beyond our expectation’
Four decades after Denise and Benny Reehl formed a group to buy Johnson Hall, renovations to the historic opera house are nearing completion. To meet the requirements of the tax credit program funding part of the work, the building must be safe for occupancy by Dec. 31.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
How school boards statewide were pushed to allow the public to speak
A recent state law requires that public comments on education matters be allowed at school board meetings, even as a new effort is underway to restrict such commenting.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Free speech or uncivil discourse? Maine association advises tamping down on public comments at school board meetings
The Maine School Management Association has suggested schools adopt policies that prohibit offensive speech and complaints against specific staff or students at board meetings, but First Amendment advocates say it’s a step too far.
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Strange brews, games, provide break from beer at Swine & Stein
Mead, kombucha, cider, wine, join beer at annual festival.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Photos: Iconic Lincoln Academy bell tower taken down in Newcastle
The bell tower that has been a symbol of Lincoln Academy since the school house was built in 1867 was removed Friday due to significant structural issues. Officials are raising funds to repair it. The bell is an important part of school traditions, with sports teams getting to ring it after clinching a championship. The bell is also rung at the beginning of each school day. All photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal