Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Things to Do
Hallowell man once again hosting ‘Valleepalooza’ charity event Saturday in his backyard
Ray Vallee hopes that ticket sales at $75 each will help raise money for the Travis Mills Foundation in their efforts to assist wounded veterans.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Ironman 70.3 competition in Augusta expected to be economic boon for central Maine
Although the figures will not be tallied until after Sunday’s event, estimates are that the half-triathlon will generate between $8 million and $10 million in direct and indirect spending in the capital region.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Waterville contractor who scammed elderly customers pleads guilty to felony theft charge
Tony J. Glidden, owner of Mainely Roofing and Siding, took deposits for work he never did for more than 20 customers, stealing a total of $115,000 in what the court judge described as a “scheme to prey on some of the most vulnerable people in our society.”
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Funding for Fairfield water expansion hits roadblocks, leading Town Council to reconsider federal relief aid
Town officials had hoped to combine a $1 million grant with $8.4 million in federal money to begin the funding package for the proposed expansion of the public water system, but the town has withdrawn from consideration for the grant.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
As price tag doubles for new Randolph fire station, voters wait to pass additional town funding until project is rethought
The bids for the fire station came back Tuesday, the Randolph Select Board said, and noted the prices were almost double what they originally intended.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Police: Two pedestrians hurt in Augusta automobile crash
Crash involves several vehicles and pedestrians near the Crossings Way area of Western Avenue.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Clinton officials consider purchasing new ambulance using federal pandemic relief money
Fire Chief Travis Leary spoke with selectmen Tuesday about using the federal money to replace an ambulance that is 20 years old and has 146,000 miles on it.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta board recommends zone change for housing project, sparking larger question of Western Avenue’s future
The proposal to demolish a vacant building at 99 Western Ave. to make way for a new building with 11 studio apartments and 27 one-bedroom apartments is also sparking discussion about need to make the busy four-lane road safer for pedestrians and motorists.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
A historic Vassalboro church that was focus of months-long dispute is demolished
The man who owned the former Methodist church on Priest Hill Road said he was working to renovate the building, but the town said little progress had been made and it remained a public hazard.