John Boivin, 57, was struck Thursday night as he crossed Hospital Street in Augusta.
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Augusta library’s weekly writing workshop full
Author Kim Sedlock plans to offer a free 17-week writing workshop on Mondays from March 7 until June 27 via Zoom from Augusta’s Lithgow Public Library. The workshop uses character and story techniques from the theater and applies them to short story writing and other forms of creative fiction writing, according to a news release […]
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Augusta library to host author of ‘Land of Snow’
AUGUSTA — Anders Morley plans this month to read from his book, “This Land of Snow,” as well as discuss his journey through Canada’s wilderness. The talk is to be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, in person at Lithgow Public Library at 45 Winthrop St., as well as via Zoom. “This Land of […]
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Augusta Scouts attend Scout Sunday celebration
Augusta Scouts from Troops 631 and 603 joined with Cub Scout Packs 684 and 603 on Feb. 6 at St. Mary’s Church in Augusta as part of the annual celebration of Scout Sunday. Scouts joined parish leaders in distributing bulletins to parishioners, assisting with the offering, Altar Service, and recited both the Scout Oath and […]
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Central Maine automobile dealerships struggle with supply chain squeeze
Local sellers say they feel the strain of less inventory — vehicles and parts — and do not know when the problem will ease.
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Central Maine business briefs: Jennifer McCormack appointed Rangeley Health and Wellness executive director
People & Places: Trademark Federal Credit Union welcomes new president and CEO Peter St. Onge.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
Augusta councilors reject special election to fill vacant House seat
The death of Rep. Donna Doore, D-Augusta, left an Augusta seat in the state House of Representatives empty, but councilors fear filling it in June, in the midst of a redistricting of the Legislature, would confuse voters.
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Augusta man struck by SUV while crossing street, taken to hospital for injuries
John Boivin, 57, was injured while walking across Hospital Street on Thursday night, police said.
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Subsidized units eyed as Augusta’s Glenridge Drive development sold for $8.03 million
New owners Midland Capital Partners say they will renovate all 120 units in the complex via a financing package through the Maine Housing Authority and will convert some market-rate units to subsidized units.
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Augusta man sentenced to 15 months in prison for sexually assaulting children
Lester E. Mason was ordered Wednesday to spend 15 months in prison on unlawful sexual contact and touching charges.