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Augusta police said the 19-year-old man, who was hit while crossing Water Street, near Laurel Street, was being treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
The Kennebec County Budget Committee shaved some spending, identified additional revenue and reduced what will have to be raised through property taxes.
Victor Sousa, 25 had pleaded guilty to smuggling methamphetamine pills from Canada and lying about knowing people linked to a federal narcotics investigation.
The park will open for the season at 11 a.m. on Saturday with new features for golfers this year and plans to complete a second 18-hole mini-golf course for next year's season.
After 12 years in the Legislature, Sen. Matt Pouliot, an Augusta Republican, is looking forward to fatherhood, and to helping end Maine's housing shortage.
The Middle Bridge, which is being evaluated for rehabilitation or replacement, will be closed to address a piece of metal that's hanging down from the bridge deck.
Superintendent Jim Hodgkin is expected to present the budget to the Town Council in mid-May, and a public vote on the spending plan is scheduled for June 11.
A University of Maine professor explains the factors contributing to an abundance of eastern white pine cones that grew on trees last fall and dropped to the ground over the past few months.
Hannaford supermarket officials say to throw out Hannaford-branded 85% lean ground beef purchased between April 6-18 or return to the store for a refund.
The aluminum sulfate treatment aims to protect the pond for years to come, as organizers hope the effort becomes 'a shining example of how to restore a lake in Maine.'
From free movies to a community dance, here's what's going on this weekend in Central Maine to mark the anniversary of the start of the modern environmental movement.
State mental health officials oppose the petition of Enoch Petrucelly, 38, who fatally stabbed his brother in 2008 on North Haven Island in Knox County.
Meanwhile, the Civic Center Drive site where market rate apartment complex was proposed to target medical workers has been put up for sale for $6.5 million.
Alicia Bubier, 48, died following the crash at the intersection of Huntington Hill Road and Quackenbush Lane, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office.
No one was home when firefighters from several communities knocked down the fire on South Dondero Road Sunday, which destroyed a garage and the camper and car parked inside it.
One fire was reported at 1 a.m. Sunday and the other at about 8 a.m., with firefighters from Dresden and several other communities responding to the calls.
Chonlathis Songprasert and Pavinee Ruangron, who own Ruby Thailand Cuisine in South Portland, opened Sumrub Thai Cookery earlier this month at 164 Main St.
An oil painting of the late Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, found 10 years ago in a pile at the Yarmouth Transfer Station, has been turned over to the state's court system.
The RSU 38 board of directors voted Wednesday to approve a budget that raises school taxes on average 8.24% throughout the district, which includes Manchester, Mount Vernon, Wayne and Readfield.
The proposed budget for Regional School Unit 38 represents a 5.7% increase to the current budget, and an average 8.24% increase to property taxes in Manchester, Mount Vernon, Readfield and Wayne.
For the once-in-a-generation event, some schools, including Madison Junior Senior High School in Madison, are embracing science and learning, while others are sending students home early or canceling school for safety reasons.
A fallen tree in Farmingdale knocked out power to thousands of Central Maine Power customers Wednesday, hours ahead of the arrival of a powerful early spring snowstorm.
Spridal Hubiak, 21, who is charged in the death of Angela Bragg, 52, of Waterville, on Dec. 27, 2023, is seen in video footage stabbing the victim, according to a police affidavit.
The cause of the fire that had destroyed the home when the Madison Fire Department arrived on scene around 11:40 a.m. Friday is under investigation by the Office of State Fire Marshal.
With low-lying public spaces along the Kennebec River closed as a precaution following this week's rain, officials are eying a storm next week that's expected to bring rain and snow to the region.
The bill would look at the feasibility of running a passenger rail between Portland and Bangor, with stops in Lewiston, Auburn, Waterville and just west of Augusta.
The proposed $23.7 million spending plan is 22% greater than the current spending plan, but because revenue that county officials have tapped in the past has either decreased or is no longer available, the portion proposed to be raised by county taxes has increased by nearly 44%, to $20.5 million.
The Travis Mills Foundation’s annual Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast was held Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center. The free event hosted 600 veterans and guests for breakfast, speeches and music by the Volunteer Improvisers. All photos by staff photographer Joe Phelan.
The supermarket, which closed in late December after a historic storm caused significant water damage, is set to return with new self-checkout aisles and, eventually, a pizza and hot bar.
Costs are going up, county officials said, and revenue that has been used in the past to offset spending is no longer available, meaning residents will have to make up the difference.
The Reehl Stage, the 400-seat theater at the newly renovated Johnson Hall Opera House to set to host its first public show Tuesday. That sold-out show featuring The Robert Cray Band, will be followed by former Men at Work lead singer Colin Hay on April 9 and Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall on April 23. For more information about upcoming shows, see johnsonhall.org. Nearly four decades after Denise Reehl first saw the theater, which was opened in the 19th century as a livery stable, was transformed into an opera house and became home to department stores, a roller-skating rink and a movie theater, she said she is pleased with its ongoing transformation. “With hindsight, I realize there were a lot of years when it was very disappointing and we made no progress,” she says. “But now I think about it, and it was right to do it now because of everything we have in the world and ways to solve problems and materials. It’s just the right time now, and I am sorry (her late husband, Benny Reehl) didn’t get to see it.” All photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal
Julia Gagnon, who won the Hallowell-based singing competition last summer, will appear on the next episode of the national TV show, which airs Sunday at 8 p.m.
More snow is expected Friday night into Saturday, with forecast totals ranging from 5 inches across southern Kennebec County to 10 inches or more in Somerset County.
The centers, opened to help eligible residents recover from the powerful storm that struck Maine in December, are winding down operations as the application deadline approaches.
The thought that there are so many good people out there — all those dog, cat and horse lovers, plus all those who swerve for squirrels or move turtles off the road — is a warm, glowing bright spot for me, Liz Soares writes.
A proposal from city staff to inspect rental units, aimed at addressing concerns about unsafe housing, failed last week to win the support of the City Council.
In Pittston's municipal election held Monday, voters elected Cathy Jewett Thomas to the Select Board and Linda Caputo to the Gardiner-area School Board.
School policy officials would not speak to Richmond's change specifically, but advised any school district that changes policy to consult school attorneys.
The Pittston Board of Selectmen say they have invited Road Commissioner Sam Snow to attend workshop meetings to discuss road repair plans after Snow failed to provide them with an itemized plan for repairs.
Corey Adams was sentenced to pay more than $18,000 in restitution for damage to airport gate, police cruiser window he damaged at the time of his arrest December 2022 arrest.
Shawn Donovan, 65, was pronounced dead at the scene, and the passenger, Jessica Hans, 42, was taken by Delta Ambulance to MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta.
Paul N. Hatch III, was sentenced Wednesday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta after pleading guilty to charges in connection with drug-fueled multicounty chase in a stolen fuel truck in September 2023.
The Planning Board voted unanimously against a plan for a 40-bed homeless shelter after residents and business owners said it would be detrimental to the neighborhood.
Pittston voters are expected to weigh in on the town's proposed $1.95 million spending plan at Saturday's annual town meeting, and two days later head to the polls to choose a new selectman and decide the fate of another selectman and whether to recall Selectman Joe Caputo.
The 133rd annual edition of the Chizzle Wizzle musical variety show, “When Pig Fly,” is scheduled for Tuesday through Friday at 7 p.m. at Viles Auditorium at Cony High School in Augusta. All photos are by Kennebec Journal photographer Joe Phelan.
Some Augusta business owners fear a proposed new 40-bed homeless shelter would worsen problems they've seen with people who are homeless, while advocates say it would help.
A mixed bag of weather is expected to bring snow, more rain wind to central Maine Saturday night into Sunday, with higher snowfall totals west and north of Augusta.
A witness said the woman, who had apparently jumped from the Calumet Bridge at Old Fort Western shortly before 2 p.m. Thursday, swam to the river's western shore.
This year's semi-open presidential primary, which allowed unenrolled voters to cast partisan ballots for the first time, didn't boost turnout at polling places across central Maine.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened Disaster Recovery Centers across Maine to help residents recover from losses related to the Dec. 18 storm that brought floods and power outages across the state.
The city's first unified basketball team, which pairs special needs athletes with partners, won 82-70 on Thursday against Hall-Dale High School of Farmingdale.
While some parents want to see changes to the district's policy that allows students to use bathrooms of the gender they identify with, the district's attorney advised that rescinding the policy or making major changes to it could result in litigation.
More than 6,000 customers lost power Thursday after wind gusts brought a tree down onto a transmission line, forcing Winthrop to close schools for the day.
Augusta elected officials will consider a proposal on Thursday to hire Jared Mills as city manager following the decision by Susan Robertson, who has served as city manager since 2021, to retire at the end of March. .
The Edwards Inn evacuated tenants after December's pre-Christmas storm because of extensive damage, and the city has deemed it unsafe for occupancy until repairs are made.
The defense lawyer for Peter P. Cayouette said the alleged victim resented Cayouette because she thought him a racist after she had become interested in the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Gardiner fire displaced a well-known former Gardiner Area High School teacher and coach and his wife, and the Randolph fire left a couple with nearly nothing.
The disaster recovery center, which is open through March 4, offers help to individuals seeking assistance after a powerful storm brought flooding and power outages to central Maine the week before Christmas.
Despite the decision Thursday night, a recall vote initiated by citizen petition is expected to proceed next month to consider recalling Selectman Joe Caputo from office over claims he's fostered a 'hostile' environment.
A lawsuit brought by Cheryl Peaslee claims town officials could prevent recall vote by calling for a town vote on rescinding its recall ordinance, which officials deny.
Theater leaders plan to build a second new multipurpose building, with space for a restaurant, rehearsals, events and meetings, next to historic downtown theater.
Residents will be able to give input on the controversial issue before before they vote on Thursday at the special town meeting to be held at 6 p.m. at the Town Office at 38 Whitefield Road.
Winthrop, Vinalhaven and Yarmouth reported problems last fall with electric school buses, and the Maine Department of Education is advising all Lion Electric Co. buses be parked until further inspections are done.
Maurice Watkins-Cundiff, 31, who pleaded guilty Thursday to attempted elevated aggravated assault and other charges, had an attempted murder charge dismissed stemming from a 2022 incident in Waterville where he shot more than a dozen times at a former domestic partner while she was driving away.
The Augusta Board of Education approved Mike Tracy Jr. as the new superintendent in an unanimous vote; he replaces longtime supertinendent Jim Anastasio, who is leaving at the end of June.
Gregory Roe, 38, of Vienna was charged recently with multiple counts of burglary and theft, but Augusta police say a rash of vehicle break-ins in recent weeks remains under investigation.
Tuesday's grand opening of the new facility at the University of Maine at Augusta for the medical lab technician program will more than double enrollment for students on the Augusta campus to help fill a statewide need.
Spridal Hubiak, 21, is accused of murdering a co-worker at Damon's Beverage at 6 Jefferson St. in Waterville and fleeing to Arkansas, where he was shot by police.
The Gardiner Hannaford at 40 Main Ave. experienced its worst flooding damage in nearly 40 years during the Dec. 18 storm, which flooded most of downtown Gardiner and downtown Hallowell.
The exhibit honoring Peyton Brewer-Ross at the Art:Works on Main gallery will run though February and will potentially spotlight other victims of the Lewiston mass shooting.
Spridal Hubiak, 20, who was wanted on a charge of murder in connection with the December killing of Angela Bragg in Waterville, was arraigned Friday at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta after being extradited from Arkansas, where he was injured while being captured on New Year's Eve.
The Maranacook Community Café bridges the generation gap between middle and high school students who demonstrate what they are learning to older community members over coffee and pastries.
With a petition to recall one of the town's three selectmen in limbo for weeks, town officials have scheduled a Feb. 22 public hearing on whether to change the town's recall ordinance or eliminate it and follow state law instead.
Despite warm temperatures, organizers of the Maine Pond Hockey Classic, set for this weekend in Sidney, say they have been working hard to prepare for the event.
A pair of greyhound therapy dogs visited with patrons on Wednesday in the Gardiner Public Library as part of its weekly "Read with a Therapy Dog" event. All photos by Kennebec Journal staff photographer Joe Phelan.
While monitoring a Clover Lane home in the days after a Jan. 10 search, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputies located and charged Xiangming Ye, 62, and Hongxia Kuang, 51, both of Whitefield and Brooklyn, New York.
Touring the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Skowhegan, one of five slated to open in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills urged residents to seek help in recouping losses from the powerful December storm that brought widespread power outages and flooding to Maine.
Justices in Augusta on Tuesday were told that Maine Emergency Medical Services had no legal authority to require vaccinations against COVID and the flu. The state disagrees.
Shoddy work done by a licensed lead abatement contractor, and approved by a regional agency, has raised concerns about the oversight of a Maine program meant to protect children from lead poisoning.
While it's hard finding a candidate with the qualifications to run a wastewater treatment plant, public sector workers in general are proving hard to find in Maine.
Officials say soaring rents and limited availability of housing units in Portland, Lewiston, and other big cities is driving more refugees and asylum seekers to central Maine neighborhoods like Augusta and Waterville.
The Gardiner Ambulance Service, which serves all or part of eight communities in southern Kennebec County, relies on revenue from ambulance calls and annual payments from its partners to keep the service afloat.
Lincoln County investigators say they are continuing to process evidence collected at local homes they said were filled with marijuana and had cramped living quarters.
Over 6,000 plants were seized from residences in Whitefield, Jefferson and Chelsea in the last month, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
ScrapDogs Community Compost is the first service of its kind in Hallowell. In Waterville, it is bringing back a convenience that went away when a similar company stopped serving the area.
A first-of-its-kind pilot program in the region brings physicians to the scenes of crashes and crises, upping the level of care that can be provided and diverting patients from crowded emergency rooms.
Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.
Barbara and Mike Fraumeni allege the state agency failed to ensure the operators of a proposed quarry on Middle Road had notified the necessary parties before granting it a license, according to court records.
The town was supposed to receive its portion of RSU 2's federal COVID-19 relief after it withdrew from the district last July, said Interim Superintendent Robert Webster.
From 2014 to 2019, Sherrie A. Genness, 46, took small amounts of cash she covered up with about 1,700 transactions to the club's books, according to officials.
The discovery of a suspicious white powder in an envelope at the Burton M. Cross Building in Augusta prompted police to evacuate state workers. Tests confirmed the powder was not dangerous, police said.
At a public hearing Monday, Winthrop residents voiced strong support for combining resources with Monmouth to modify the Annabessacook Lake dam so it can better regulate water levels.
Liban S. Mohamed, 22, died after the Sunday night incident at 132 Northern Ave. in Augusta. Four police officers have been placed on administrative leave with pay, as is standard procedure in such matters.