Augusta-area volunteers are helping meet the needs of the homeless community, and reduce waste, through a new sleeping bag swap program.
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Asylum seekers proposal for Unity under review by state as group seeks transitional housing for hundreds
The Greater Portland Council of Governments is seeking to have upward of 600 people housed on the campus of Unity Environmental University, formerly known as Unity College.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
After flag dispute, Gardiner-area school board sets August meeting to discuss policy
Maine School Administrative District 11 board of directors to discuss possible policy options at the regular business meeting Aug. 3 and invites the community for discussion.
Posted inLocal & State, News
All boaters allowed to set anchor in Winthrop waters after officials repeal long-disputed restrictions
The Town Council has lifted a policy requiring boaters to own shorefront property in order to set anchor in town waters. A new committee has one year to make recommendations on how to proceed.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Newport woman arrested in West Gardiner on drug trafficking charges after deputies find fentanyl, meth and cocaine
A Newport woman was arrested this week in West Gardiner on drug trafficking charges after deputies found hundreds of grams of illicit drugs while investigating a report of suspicious activity.
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Reporting Aside: Oakland man extends kindness to students from afar
Gil Roy has hosted more than two-dozen foreign exchange students from around the world in the last 14 years and has two more coming this summer, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos June 9-16, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections
Farmingdale voters support road work in $2.6 million budget approval
About two-dozen people turned out Thursday to the Hall-Dale High School theater for the annual Town Meeting to weigh in on the spending proposal outlined by Farmingdale selectmen, putting in place a plan to address roads in need of repair.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, Schools and Education
Chelsea residents approve $2 million budget with minor tweaks
Around 40 voters passed the Chelsea municipal budget, along with two updated town ordinances, at the annual Town Meeting on Thursday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime, News
Man who broke into Augusta church and took food, bandage pleads guilty to numerous charges
Officials: Jarod Jones,19, faces more than 20 charges related to multiple thefts and burglaries in Augusta, but most of the charges will be dismissed if he complies with the terms of an agreement with prosecutors.