A lawyer for Timothy Barclift argued, on appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, that police stopped the New York man primarily because of an anonymous tip he traveled by bus frequently and paid with cash.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta man pleads guilty to theft-related charges, enters court-overseen drug recovery program
Alex J. Murphy, now 33, passed fake $100 bills and stole store merchandise to support his drug habit, officials say.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
New minigrant competition aims to help Maine microbusinesses reach customers
New Ventures Maine is offering minigrants in the six regions it serves to help the smallest businesses reach customers by helping to fund marketing efforts.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Augusta library announces temporary change to hours
AUGUSTA — Because of a staffing shortage, the library will temporarily be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, starting March 10, until further notice, according to a news release from the library. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from […]
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Donated building, funds to help Augusta Teen Center help city youth
Efforts to raise $1 million to renovate a building downtown into the Augusta Teen Center’s new home have already brought in $746,000.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Old Fort Western offers bicentennial lecture series online
Old Fort Western and the Maine Bicentennial Commission are presenting 10 lectures chronicling the history of the Kennebec Valley and Early Maine, according to a news release from Old Fort Western. The lectures, filmed by CTV-7, can be viewed for free at oldfortwestern.org. People can click on the plus sign after the Bicentennial Lecture Series […]
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Federal CDC lifts its masking recommendation for all of Maine
The federal agency is, however, still advising that people who are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness wear a mask indoors.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Several central Maine schools lift mask mandate, making face coverings optional for students and staff
The state is no longer recommending schools require masks, following updated guidance from the Maine CDC on Wednesday.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta arboretum’s trail-side meal draws hundreds
AUGUSTA — Viles Arboretum’s Table Tour event, held on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, served nearly 300 people, according to a news release from the arboretum. The fundraiser sent participants on a one-mile snowy trek where they could partake of soups, a turkey dinner, tacos and warm cookies, all prepared in the Arboretum’s commercial kitchen […]
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Cony high, middle school lists 2nd quarter honor roll
AUGUSTA — Cony Middle and High School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Khadeeja Alsaleem, Emily Atigian, Raegan Bechard, Jamison Bragdon, Elijah Brann, Indiya Clarke, Liam Cotnoir,Emma Crosby, Kevin Curtis, Haylee Cyr, Hailey Fischer, Julia Habib, Brianna Harriman and Alexis […]