As part of the plan, buildings at the corner of Temple and Front streets, as well as a former office building at the corner of Appleton and Front, would be razed and two buildings initially constructed in their place.
cmnews
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Winners of 3 awards recognizing contributions of local businesses, entrepreneurs to be decided Friday via text voting
Voting will take place at the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual formal banquet, the Kenney Awards, which returns to the Augusta Civic Center for the first time since 2020.
advertisement
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Jury in Gardiner man’s murder trial sent home after video, recording system crashes at Capital Judicial Center
This is not the first time the Augusta courthouse has experienced the major technical failure, which prevented proceedings from being electronically recorded and blocked lawyers’ ability to show evidence on monitors, says Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy, who is calling for the system to be replaced.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Victim testifies he thought he was going to die after Gardiner shooting
Caleb Trudeau testified Tuesday that Dylan Ketcham, who is on trial for murder and attempted murder, shot their friend Jordan Johnson then attacked him with machete in January of 2020.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Thomas College student who died suddenly was training to become an Oakland police officer
Family and friends of Dustin Allard said the 21-year-old was ambitious and wanted “to make a difference in the lives of others.”
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Garage in China destroyed by fire, vehicles damaged
No one was hurt in the blaze Tuesday morning on Pleasant View Ridge Road, according to a fire official.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Colby College students aim for the skies by learning about aviation, as a career and foray into other fields
The 13 students participating in the aviation course said they learned not only how to fly as part of the program, but also how small airports are critical to local economies, and how aviation relates to an array of business opportunities.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Kenney Awards to celebrate business accomplishments of business community in Kennebec Valley
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Kenney Awards returns to a live, formal event at the Augusta Civic Center on Friday, where members will honor award winners for their accomplishments.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Group of residents calls for review of Winthrop quarry project, citing health and environmental concerns
The group says a proposed Turkey Lane quarry would create airborne dust particles that could travel toward the school and downtown area, potentially causing lung issues and affecting local aquatic life.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Arts charter school eyes move to bigger campus in Augusta after outgrowing Sidney location
The Maine Arts Academy purchased the former Maine Veteran’s Home property for $3.25 million.