Kickoff to Fall Fair wraps up in Augusta
The four-day fair, which drew hundreds of people to Augusta’s Mill Park, helped usher in fall with food, rides, games
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Maine lawmaker calls for scrutiny of DHHS after disclosure of 8 public guardianship deaths
Legislators want to know why they weren’t informed as required by law. A meeting with officials is planned for next
Read MoreDistrict attorney asked to investigate misappropriation of Gray town funds
An annual town audit uncovered several financial issues, including a large payout of sick time to an employee leaving their
Read MoreAugusta murder suspect makes court appearance in Maine after apprehension in Mississippi
Andrew Redmond, 34, of Augusta, is accused of murdering Tyler Robinson, who who was found dead on the side of
Read MoreBiddeford company manufactured critical piece for NASA’s asteroid mission
Spirit AeroSystems manufactured the space capsule’s heat shield, the company’s latest contribution in a string of Nasa-backed missions.Read More
Read MoreChelsea woman charged with helping boyfriend evade arrest before police fatally shot him
Police say Annie McKechnie helped Frank Foss Jr. avoid arrest weeks before his death.Read More
Read MoreCommon Ground Country Fair draws more than 64,100 to Unity over weekend
The annual fair remains a popular draw, with about 20,500 fairgoers attending Friday, nearly 25,000 on Saturday and some 18,700
Read MoreFire damages Oakland home, displacing five people
Oakland fire Chief David Coughlin said Monday that the house at 10 Ten Lots Road sustained significant damage to the
Read MoreWith limited revenue, Pittsfield Unitarian congregation to close, sell aging church building
The landmark Unitarian Universalist Meeting House has loomed over the town center for more than 100 years, but it is
Read MoreWeek In Photos Sept. 15-22, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.Read More
Read MoreAnnual summit in Augusta convenes on issues facing older Mainers
The daylong summit at the Augusta Civic Center also will honor several individuals and organizations dedicated to improving the lives
Read MoreCentral Maine arrest log: Sept. 15-22
IN AUGUSTA, Friday, Sept. 15, at 5:38 a.m., Jennifer J. Blomquist, 49, of Augusta, was arrested on a warrant. 9:08 a.m.,
Read MoreAugusta councilors vote to fund winter overnight shelter for 2 months longer than last year
City officials also expressed frustration with what they say is a lack of timely state support for helping people who
Read MoreTwo charged after multiple stolen vehicles found at St. Albans property, police say
Steven Dumont, 41, and Shania Tripp, 25, both of St. Albans, were arrested Wednesday and charged with receiving stolen property
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