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Published
July 1, 2022

Augusta StoryWalk provides place for kids to exercise body and mind

Walkers can read a children's story as they traverse a trail through the woods between Eastern Avenue and Cony Street in Augusta. Officials unveiled the installation this week.
Published
July 1, 2022

Week In Photos June 24-July 1, 2022

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Published
July 1, 2022

Reporting Aside: No task is too tall or pie in the sky for these two civic-minded stalwarts

Peter Garrett of Winslow and Nancy Williams of Waterville have been working for about a year to develop plans for a scenic gravel trail that would meander through Waterville's South End along the Kennebec River and include a park adjacent to the water, Amy Calder writes.
Published
June 30, 2022

After back-to-back years of canceled festivities, central Maine is ready to celebrate July Fourth

Parades, food, music and fireworks will be featured as the region marks the anniversary of the North American British colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain.
Published
June 30, 2022

Police confiscate 126 pounds of processed marijuana at Fairfield store operating illegally

Officials say 185 marijuana plants seized Wednesday at YEZI Local Craft Marijuana Retail Store that continued to operate after state had revoked its license.

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Published
June 30, 2022

Mental health care system failed man who went missing in Bangor, his mother says

“You pretty much have to criminalize your loved one to get them help," says Tammy Lacher Scully, the mother of Graham Lacher who went missing June 6 after running from a psychiatric hospital.
Published
June 30, 2022

Jury finds Augusta man guilty of domestic assault, not guilty of felony aggravated assault

Bruce W. Tillson Jr., 45, reportedly strangled his then-wife, Jessica L. Tillson, until she lost consciousness, then revived her by pouring beer over her head.
Published
June 29, 2022

Proposal to build 260 market-rate apartments in Augusta faces backlash from neighbors

The city's Planning Board on Tuesday delayed the proposal to allow the developer to obtain needed permits and address concerns from neighbors about the large, five-building complex off Eight Rod Road.
Published
June 29, 2022

Developer buys 4 lots at Oakland business park for large solar array project

More than 6,000 solar panels will be installed at FirstPark, adjacent to Interstate 95, and officials say the electricity that will be generated will benefit residential and commercial users.
Published
June 29, 2022

Hobby Lobby, Harbor Freight Tools eye expansion into Augusta

The national chains are looking to occupy retail space in the former Sears building at Turnpike Mall off of Western Avenue.