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Augusta’s First Amendment Museum to move downtown during Gannett House renovation

by Keith Edwards November 25, 2024November 26, 2024

The museum, which celebrates the First Amendment, will operate out of a space on Water Street for three years while the former home of Guy Gannett gets an update.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

No injuries reported in fire that ‘gutted’ Vassalboro garage

by Ethan Horton November 23, 2024November 25, 2024

The fire led crews to close a stretch of Main Street for several hours Saturday.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Augusta to spend last of its federal pandemic funds on heat pumps, Civic Center repairs, paving

by Keith Edwards November 22, 2024November 25, 2024

The city received $1.98 million in ARPA funding, and has just under $300,000 remaining.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education

Three Cony students have vegetarian options added to the school lunch menu

by Emily Duggan November 22, 2024November 24, 2024

Two juniors and a senior at Cony High School decided to take charge when they noticed some of their friends were not eating school lunches. Now there are more lunch options for everyone.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Searsport man pleads guilty to charges he fired gun into vehicle occupied by two women in Winslow

by Keith Edwards November 21, 2024November 22, 2024

Steven G. Pratt, 41, pleaded guilty to seven charges, the most serious being two counts of attempted elevated aggravated assault. Two counts of attempted murder were dropped in a plea agreement.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Augusta’s Project Fresh Start seeks new location so it can keep helping people

by Keith Edwards November 21, 2024November 22, 2024

The nonprofit organization, which is losing its warehouse at 352 Civic Center Drive in Augusta, provides donated home furnishings, kitchen appliances, dishes and other basic necessities to those who need them.

Community

Maine Arts Academy to present ‘She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition’

November 20, 2024November 21, 2024

AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Academy is set to present “She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. The shows are held at Jewett Hall, University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive. The play is a comedic romp into the […]