GARDINER — After a 34-year hiatus, an annual report has once again been produced by the city.
June 2012
Tilbury House publisher receives Award For Distinguished Achievement
GARDINER — Jennifer Bunting, publisher at Tilbury House, Publishers, received the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance’s second annual Award For Distinguished Achievement.
Owen receives Plum Creek scholarship
FAIRFIELD — Hillary Owen, a student at Gardiner Area High School, was awarded a $1,000 Plum Creek scholarship.
MONDAY’S EVENTS
Lions Club: Gardiner/Augusta Lions Club supper meeting, 6:30 p.m., at the clubhouse, 25 Lions Ave.; for more information, call Larry Ayotte, president, at 215-6989; or call Terry Cloutier at 485-7100.
Callahan, of Augusta, named Maine Elks Association first vice president
CARABASSETT VALLEY — The Maine Elks Association recently elected Tom Callahan of Augusta as first vice president for the 2012-13 association year.
HALLOWELL 250th: How Hallowell got its park
Hallowell has a long and colorful history and part of that history is an active and involved citizenry.
Hein a man of principle, a quality needed at Capitol
The residents of northwest Augusta deserve a state representative who wants only to serve them, and who is not distracted at the notion of seeking higher officer while doing the people’s work in Augusta. Mike Hein is that person. I can personally vouch for Mike’s character, loyalty and trustworthiness. He is a man of principle […]
Gay marriage supporters continue to lead early in fundraising
AUGUSTA — Supporters of gay marriage continue to hold a large early fundraising edge months in advance of the November vote, but opponents say a Father’s Day collection effort at churches in Maine and across the country will soon give them a financial boost.
Winthrop crash sends eight to hospital
WINTHROP — Eight people were taken to the hospital Thursday night after three cars crashed on U.S. Route 202.
Memorial Day tribute OK, but one photo of Canadians
I wanted to comment on the Memorial Day tribute in an advertisement on pages A4 and A5 in the May 28 Kennebec Journal. I appreciate the tribute, as I’m sure other military veteran readers of your paper do. I do, however, question the photo you chose of the aircraft formation. I assume the tribute was […]