Walkers can read a children’s story as they traverse a trail through the woods between Eastern Avenue and Cony Street in Augusta. Officials unveiled the installation this week.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos June 24-July 1, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: No task is too tall or pie in the sky for these two civic-minded stalwarts
Peter Garrett of Winslow and Nancy Williams of Waterville have been working for about a year to develop plans for a scenic gravel trail that would meander through Waterville’s South End along the Kennebec River and include a park adjacent to the water, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
After back-to-back years of canceled festivities, central Maine is ready to celebrate July Fourth
Parades, food, music and fireworks will be featured as the region marks the anniversary of the North American British colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police confiscate 126 pounds of processed marijuana at Fairfield store operating illegally
Officials say 185 marijuana plants seized Wednesday at YEZI Local Craft Marijuana Retail Store that continued to operate after state had revoked its license.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Mental health care system failed man who went missing in Bangor, his mother says
“You pretty much have to criminalize your loved one to get them help,” says Tammy Lacher Scully, the mother of Graham Lacher who went missing June 6 after running from a psychiatric hospital.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Jury finds Augusta man guilty of domestic assault, not guilty of felony aggravated assault
Bruce W. Tillson Jr., 45, reportedly strangled his then-wife, Jessica L. Tillson, until she lost consciousness, then revived her by pouring beer over her head.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Proposal to build 260 market-rate apartments in Augusta faces backlash from neighbors
The city’s Planning Board on Tuesday delayed the proposal to allow the developer to obtain needed permits and address concerns from neighbors about the large, five-building complex off Eight Rod Road.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Developer buys 4 lots at Oakland business park for large solar array project
More than 6,000 solar panels will be installed at FirstPark, adjacent to Interstate 95, and officials say the electricity that will be generated will benefit residential and commercial users.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Hobby Lobby, Harbor Freight Tools eye expansion into Augusta
The national chains are looking to occupy retail space in the former Sears building at Turnpike Mall off of Western Avenue.