The new Capitol Police chief takes over for Russell Gauvin, who was investigated for social media posts questioning the outcome of the presidential election and COVID-19 mask mandates.
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NY man resentenced again on felony murder in Augusta
Aubrey N. Armstrong, 32, of Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, sentenced, for the third time — to 30 years in prison — for his role in the 2015 killing of Joseph Marceau.
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Rotary club nears end of learning center campaign
The Bridgton Lake-Region Rotary Club reports that it is committed to help make the Magic Lantern 4-H Innovation Lab and Learning Center a creative hub for the youth and citizens of the Lakes Region. The club is coming close to the end of its campaign to raise $10,000 in donations, which it will match. It […]
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Wine bar proposed for only remaining Edwards Mill building in Augusta
Local developers Tobias Parkhurst and James Bass propose to purchase the former mill’s long-dormant powerhouse building from the city for $1.
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Renovations underway to update University of Maine at Augusta student center
The goal of renovating the Randall Student Center is to increase the value of the building’s resources for current and prospective students.
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Augusta woman sentenced for assaulting police, cutting woman
Meghan Kerr, 22, faced multiple assault charges following incidents in 2020 and 2021.
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Local high schoolers receive national certifications for firefighting
Newly certified junior firefighters in Farmingdale and Monmouth, 16 and 17 years old, have already earned their place on those towns’ fire crews.
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Kennebec County appoints retired Augusta firefighter as deputy treasurer
Thomas Doore, a retired Augusta firefighter, to serve as deputy to Kennebec County Treasurer Richard Davies.
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Fill The Bin pet supply drive set for Augusta
Fill The Bin, a pet supply drive, is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at the Kennebec Valley Humane Society, at 10 Pethaven Lane in Augusta. The event is a collaboration by the Kennebec Valley Humane Society and Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Project. Suggested donated items include dog and […]
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‘Hole-in-One’ golf event to benefit Augusta Food Bank
AUGUSTA — Le Club Calumet plans to host its first Hole-In-One shoot-out golf event to benefit the Augusta Food Bank. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, at the 334 West River Road club. The Hole In One prize is $25,000. Qualifying is set from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the top 10 will […]