City officials honored former District 2 Kennebec County Commissioner Nancy Rines and former state Rep. Thom Harnett for their service to the city at Wednesday’s inauguration, during which the newly elected and reelected city officials were sworn in.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Two men arrested on drug charges following search of Augusta apartment
Police from three agencies seized guns, money, drugs and contraband after executing a search warrant at 17 Summer St., and arrested two men on drug trafficking charges.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Finding land for new public works facility, renovating historic fire station among top 2023 goals for Hallowell officials
Mayor George Lapointe and City Manager Gary Lamb shared their desire to advance the two voter-backed projects at the city’s first council meeting of 2023 on Tuesday.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council appoints interim city manager who joined City Hall last year
The City Council appointed Assistant City Manager William Post as interim city manager Tuesday, after Steve Daly resigned abruptly from his position last month.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Maine newspaper delivery driver prayed to get through ice storm
Now-retired Strong newspaper delivery driver Kay Brackley was so scared delivering papers the night of the ice storm she vowed to give up her route.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Republicans sworn-in at Kennebec County government ceremony for first time in decades
Among the county officials sworn in Tuesday at the Kennebec County commissioners meeting were two Republicans after years of dominance by Democrats at the county level, but one political expert said that’s likely due to the lack of well-known incumbents seeking reelection and the habit of Maine voters to vote for split tickets.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Drip City to relocate to downtown Waterville, allowing Buen Apetito to move on from parking dispute
After a parking dispute pushed Buen Apetito out of its 20-year locale at Railroad Square, its owners eyed the location of Drip City, a bar and arcade on West River Road, as a new home.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Bail increased, evaluation ordered for Whitefield man arrested after police standoff
Jacob Walmer faces several charges after 15-hour standoff with police during which he allegedly fired a gun and refused to let his girlfriend leave.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Firefighters contain grease fire at Augusta restaurant
The Texas Roadhouse restaurant at 26 Whitten Road was expected to remain closed as damage assessment and cleanup efforts were underway.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Oakland man arrested by police in Waterville Irving gas station robbery
Justin Murphy, 35, was arrested late Monday in Winslow and charged with robbery and theft in connection with the Circle K Irving station in Waterville earlier in the day, police said.