Accused of drunken driving, Hallowell Public Works foreman expected back at work next week

Christopher Buck, 53, who reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .26 when arrested Sunday, is expected to return to work next week and be able to drive city vehicles, if his driver's license is still active.

Hallowell Public Works foreman arrested on drunken driving charge

Christopher Buck, who has been the Hallowell Public Works foreman since 2013, was arrested Sunday in the parking lot of the Hallowell Public Works garage.

Capitol City Duplicate names June 23, 29 bridge winners

Augusta’s Fourth of July celebrations draw hundreds to capital city

Monday's events marked both the founding of the United States of America and the 100th anniversary of the opening Old Fort Western as a museum.

Photos: Annual music series are back live and in-person along the Kennebec River

Hallowell's Rock On The River shows run every Tuesday through August from 7-8:30 p.m. on the Warren Heald Bandstand, at the corner of Water and Winthrop streets. Augusta Parks & Recreation along with radio stations 92 Moose and B98.5 sponsor the SummerFun Concert Series that happens on Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m.in Mill Park. The free concert series will run from June through Wednesday, Aug. 3, and will wrap up with an end-of-summer block party on Aug. 10 with kids' activities and bounce houses. This year's Johnson Hall Free Waterfront Concert Series in Gardiner’s Waterfront Park will have a different live band every Friday from 6-7:30 p.m. through the end of August. Photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

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.

Hallowell club announces bridge results

Hallowell to present original Declaration of Independence

Cedarville University names local dean’s honor list students

Gardiner debuts new downtown community event after 2 years without one during pandemic

The all-day 'Growing Gardiner' event kicks off Saturday morning, as organizers work to showcase the historic city and what it has to offer residents and visitors alike.