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Sportman’s alliance to hold congress in Augusta Feb. 13

January 29, 2025January 30, 2025

The event is designed to be informational and educational, while recognizing diverse opinions.

Local & State, News

Founder of nonprofit that bought Maine newspapers stepping down as CEO

by Eric Russell January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Elizabeth Hansen Shapiro co-founded the trust in 2021 and has been its CEO since, leading the acquisition of daily and weekly newspapers and websites in Maine previously owned by Reade Brower.

Local & State, News, Sports

Spectators confront coach during Cony-Madison wrestling match

by Hannah Kaufman January 28, 2025January 28, 2025

School administrators say Cony coaches acted appropriately during the Jan. 18 incident.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News

Augusta man sentenced to 17 years in prison on federal drug, gun charges

by Jessica Lowell January 27, 2025January 28, 2025

Ryan Partridge, 35, was arrested during a 2023 traffic stop in Augusta.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News

City of Augusta logo a no-go for visually impaired, official says

by Keith Edwards January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

The “Augusta!” logo will not comply with upcoming new requirements under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, city councilors were told last week.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Sports, Varsity Maine

Hammond Lumber Co. looks to rename Augusta Civic Center auditorium

by Keith Edwards January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

The 10-year, $828,000 deal would help the Civic Center balance its budget and complete much-needed maintenance, officials said.

Local & State, News

3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Maine and is felt far beyond

by Gillian Graham January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

The earthquake, which struck just after 10 a.m., was centered about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor. Its effects were felt as far north as Bangor and south as New York City.

Business