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Augusta’s Western Avenue gets temporary bridge this weekend

Motorists won’t be able to turn left onto Whitten Road once the change is made.

by Kennebec Journal staff report January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

David J. Knox, 37, was arrested less than two hours after police say an armed robbery was reported at the Walgreens on Spring Street.

A Central Maine Power spokesperson said the aggressive tactics of scammers include going door-to-door to try to get money from customers.

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.

Lawmakers are told that a proposal to limit General Assistance housing support would put hundreds of families at risk of eviction.

The fire apparently started in a gearbox of a conveyor belt that moves wood chips to be processed, Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez said.

The RSU 9 board approved a field trip for 13 students through the school’s International Student Program.

Police used home surveillance footage to track down Jason Folkner, who was arrested on charges of burglary, vehicle burglary and two counts of theft.

The annual report was due a year ago and never submitted to lawmakers, one of whom has asked for an investigation.

Birthing services will not be available starting March 1 at Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Women’s Health.