A proposed utility district rate increase would increase most city homeowners’ bills by $1.13 a month.
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Higher Forms of Art exhibition taking shape at UMA in Augusta
The annual event showcases works of art by area high school students.
Indoor pétanque court in Augusta makes winter pass faster
Augusta’s Mill Park Pétanque Club is preparing to host a mixed doubles interregional tournament in July.
Augusta councilors to consider seeking housing developers for former Statler mill site
City officials hope to see the city-owned riverside Kennebec Lockes site redeveloped.
Augusta conference to showcase growth of Maine’s tourism industry
A luncheon and an awards presentation are scheduled for Wednesday after a delayed start because of the weather.
Nomination papers out for open City Council, school board seats in Augusta
The two spots are to be filled in a planned June election to fill the unexpired terms.
Top Kennebec jail official resigns to work for the state
The county is seeking a new jail captain to manage the county’s correctional facility.
Police seek public’s help in finding missing Augusta man
Scott Milliken, 54, was last seen on March 2 before he missed a planned meeting with a friend, police said.
Maine Veterans’ Homes proposes new Augusta facility
The $76.8 million, 138-bed nursing home for veterans would be built near Augusta hospital.
State rejects request for Augusta courtroom video recording
The Kennebec Journal requested surveillance videos taken Feb. 28, when a court officer emailed a cellphone photo of a defense attorney’s notes to the prosecutor.