Family and friends of Dustin Allard said the 21-year-old was ambitious and wanted “to make a difference in the lives of others.”
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Garage in China destroyed by fire, vehicles damaged
No one was hurt in the blaze Tuesday morning on Pleasant View Ridge Road, according to a fire official.
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Colby College students aim for the skies by learning about aviation, as a career and foray into other fields
The 13 students participating in the aviation course said they learned not only how to fly as part of the program, but also how small airports are critical to local economies, and how aviation relates to an array of business opportunities.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Kenney Awards to celebrate business accomplishments of business community in Kennebec Valley
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Kenney Awards returns to a live, formal event at the Augusta Civic Center on Friday, where members will honor award winners for their accomplishments.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Group of residents calls for review of Winthrop quarry project, citing health and environmental concerns
The group says a proposed Turkey Lane quarry would create airborne dust particles that could travel toward the school and downtown area, potentially causing lung issues and affecting local aquatic life.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Arts charter school eyes move to bigger campus in Augusta after outgrowing Sidney location
The Maine Arts Academy purchased the former Maine Veteran’s Home property for $3.25 million.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Augusta’s Ward 3 to cross Kennebec River, take part of Ward 4 in redistricting plan
The city must redrawn the boundaries between voting wards because it is out of compliance — by nine people — with state requirements.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell officials hope to replace damaged police cruiser soon
The Police Department is now down to two vehicles, one of which is marked.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fresh and artificial snow draws hundreds of skiers to Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails
Crowds of all ages took to the trails to cross country ski Saturday and children took lessons in alpine skiing and how to use the rope tow to ascend the hill at Quarry Road.
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Oakland man arrested on kidnapping and other charges after high-speed chase
Brian Charette, 43, of Oakland, was being held Saturday in Kennebec County jail in Augusta, awaiting arraignment by a judge on Monday, according to Waterville interim police Chief Bill Bonney.