AUGUSTA — Crisis & Counseling Center, 10 Caldwell Road, has dedicated its new board room to Beverly Daggett, who recently stepped down from the Board of Directors after 25 years of service.
March 2012
Vassalboro resident receives promotion
BOWDOIN — Pamela Doughty has been appointed to the role of quality systems officer with FHC, Inc.
Manchester physician assistant receives specialty credential
JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Mark Steven Wright of Manchester recently became one of the first physician assistants to earn a new specialty credential, Certificate of Added Qualifications in Orthopaedic Surgery, from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
Thanks to KJ for two conservative columnists
I would like to thank the Kennebec Journal for now carrying Charles Krauthammer’s column. I also would like to express my appreciation to the KJ for printing the most refreshing and honest editorial column that I have seen in a very long time. I’m speaking about the March 24 column by M.D. Harmon. It is […]
‘Old Ice Sage’ declares official Maranacook ice out
As the “Old Ice Sage,” who has been keeping the Maranacook Lake ice out records since 1925, I am pleased to report that the ice was officially out of Maranacook Lake (Winthrop and Readfield) at 2 p.m. March 24. Ice out on Maranacook Lake is when it is navigable from the public boat launch in […]
Chizzle Wizzle good news KJ should have covered
Where was the Kennebec Journal during the four Chizzle Wizzle performances, March 20-24? In vain, I looked for coverage of this wondrous event. This 121-year-old minstrel/olio deserves better from the local paper. With so much bad news dominating the media, the public needs some good news, and Chizzle Wizzle is very good news. Just think […]
Boy hit by car back at home
CHELSEA — A Chelsea teenager is back at home after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle on Togus Road.
Disabled feel cutbacks
AUGUSTA — Ethan Kelly, who has cerebral palsy, graduated from high school in June to the cheers of his classmates and friends. Since then, the 21-year-old has been living at home, needing the constant care of his parents.
Justices conclude public health care debate
WASHINGTON — Concluding three days of fervent, public disagreement, a Supreme Court seemingly split over ideology will now wrestle in private about whether to strike down key parts or even all of President Barack Obama’s historic health care law. The justices’ decision, due this June, will affect the way virtually every American receives and pays for care.