City councilors are expected to vote Thursday on a proposal to hold all voting in November at the Augusta Civic Center, rather than in each of the city’s four wards.
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Here’s how to get your absentee ballot
The ballots will be mailed to voters’ homes and should arrive by early October.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Times Record
Two from Augusta indicted in 2019 Richmond murder
Tyon K. Shuron, 43, and Chanda Lilly, 31, were arrested earlier this year in connection with the murder last year of Andrew Sherman, who died after being shot in the head.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Volunteer Maine awarded federal funds to support emergency volunteer response
Award will lead to the creation of new capacity building training for smaller community agencies in need of additional volunteer support.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Virtual information sessions about Job Corps to be offered Aug. 19 and 26
Job Corps will hold virtual information sessions at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 or 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. Follow the link at Google Hangout at https://meet.google.com/vqk-bstq-cmr. A reservation is required; contact Jeff Sneddon, outreach and admissions counselor in Augusta at 207-621-2350 or Sneddon.Jeffrey@jobcorps.org to make a reservation or for more information. It is a […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
More than 700 backpacks full school supplies given away in Augusta
The Greater Augusta Back to School Program, begun by the Augusta Elks, seeks to give local students the tools they need for a successful restart to in-person learning.
Posted inAnimals, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Rare bird swimming in Togus Pond in Augusta
The Clark’s grebe, only the second one ever recorded in Maine, normally sticks to the west.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta may expand child care to help parents of students cope with school reopening
City officials are considering a proposal to offer child care all day during the upcoming school year.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Across Maine, nation, rise in hunger should set off alarm bells
Millions of Americans are having trouble putting food on the table, and things could get much worse if nothing is done.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Two from Augusta, one from New York City arrested on drug charges
Police: Search of Gage Street residence Wednesday afternoon turned up illegal drugs and a gun.