A moratorium put in place by city councilors bans any new solar farm development until rules increasing visual screening requirements are in place.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta reports skunk with rabies found in Northern Avenue area
City officials are urging that residents use extra caution and not leave their pets unattended.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta man charged with arson in city garage fire, authorities say
The man who was charged, Peter Wing, 59, lived at the property where the Saturday night fire was reported, according to a news release.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
United Way of Kennebec Valley to serve all of Kennebec County
United Way of Mid-Maine, which previously served Waterville, Winslow and seven other communities in northern Kennebec County, will now focus on rural communities in Somerset and part of Waldo counties.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Kennebec Historical Society postpones September program
Due to the surge in COVID-19 Delta variant cases and to hold true to its commitment to offer as safe an event as possible, Kennebec Historical Society is postponing its September program, Kenny Wing’s “Artifacts Found Along Benedict Arnold’s Trail,” to a future date. But the society will still hold its 2021 annual meeting by […]
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Murder trial for Auburn man underway this week
Trial of Gage Dalphonse has been moved to Kennebec County Superior Court after Justice William Stokes ordered it be moved from Androscoggin County Superior Court for administrative purposes.
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Augusta prepares as fall cleanup could be overwhelming due to pent-up demand
For the first time since 2013, city will collect residents’ bulky waste, brush and metal items — in some cases for a $15 fee.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Doug and Dave Show to bring ‘Mass Confusion’ to Augusta
The mix of humor, song and Catholic Church teachings is set for Sept. 19.
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Retiring Augusta manager reflects on 43-year career in city government
William “Bill” Bridgeo is stepping down Monday after 23 years overseeing the city of Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
After nearly 20 COVID-19 cases in first week, Augusta schools prepared to move to remote learning if needed
Though not on the table yet, remote learning was discussed at Wednesday night’s Augusta school board meeting in case the district’s COVID-19 cases increase.