Tuesday’s dedication of the William Payson Viles Tricentennial Pine Grove is the start of nine months of events that will culminate with the celebration of Maine’s admission to the United States in March 1820.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Tighter rules for home-based businesses up for approval in Augusta
Home-based businesses that draw vehicle or foot traffic would be required to obtain a license under a new city ordinance.
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Maine ends fiscal year with budget surplus of almost $168 million
Maine officials say the state ended the fiscal year with a budget surplus of nearly $168 million
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Gov. Mills set to kick off state bicentennial Tuesday
The governor will travel to four communities on the 200th anniversary of the day Mainers voted to separate from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Resignations deplete Augusta City Council
The resignations of three city councilors because they’re moving out of the city mean Augusta’s council won’t be at full membership until January 2020.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Credit sought for Maine students who study abroad
Maine has no uniform system to award school credits to students who study overseas. A Maranacook student fresh off a year of studying in Germany, and her teacher, want to change that.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Burglars damage storage containers at Augusta’s East Side Boat Launch
A victim of the crime said thousands of dollars in fishing gear and kayaks were stolen from his units.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
After 75 years, Augusta’s downtown traffic will again travel both directions
When the project is complete, motorists will begin traveling both ways on the now one-way section of Water Street through downtown.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Steamed lobster/clam luncheon, games set
Deadline to prepay for lobster or clams is July 31 at the Buker Community Center.