AUGUSTA — Signs warning of possible flooding are out on Water Street as part of preparations for heavy rain predicted through Monday.
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Vietnam veteran homecoming offers second chance
WATERVILLE — Americans will soon have a second chance to welcome veterans home from Vietnam.
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Strategic plan laid out for Hallowell fire prevention services
HALLOWELL — A consultant has recommended investing in a new station and equipment for the Fire Department and improving efforts at fire prevention and recruiting firefighters.
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Fireworks to be focus of Gardiner hearing
GARDINER — Councilors want as many people as possible to attend Wednesday’s public hearing to discuss an ordinance that would prohibit the sale and use of fireworks.
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Cony band director ready for final bow
AUGUSTA — Dwight Tibbetts, who will soon lead his last concert after 32 years as a music teacher and band director in Augusta’s schools, says it hasn’t really been about the music.
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Hein’s positive campaign reflects optimistic outlook
On June 12, I encourage the people of House District 57, representing northwest Augusta to vote for Michael G. Hein. As a former coworker, I can personally vouch for Mike’s character, loyalty and trustworthiness. Mike sees this as an opportunity to serve Augusta, not as a stepping stone to a higher office. Mike’s positive “Say […]
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RSU 18 budget rises to detriment of taxpayers
The April 6 Kennebec Journal article, “Proposed RSU 18 budget would mean $1.1M increase,” includes this quote from District Superintendent Gary Smith: “We all need to pull together to make this work.” When reading the article, some may get the impression Smith’s “we” is straight out of “Animal Farm” by George Orwell. The budget has […]
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Building Blocks Head Start crew honored to serve
For the past four years, I have had the honor and pleasure to work at the Building Blocks Head Start program on the former AMHI campus in Augusta. On Friday, Building Blocks closed its doors forever. I want to thank my colleagues for being such great professionals in the field of early childhood education. We […]
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Jenkins’ judgment trusted to work for compromise
Priscilla Jenkins is running to represent voters in Senate District 21. While we are of different political parties, we have come to know and respect each other for a number reasons. Consequently, I am writing a letter of support and urge voters to seriously consider voting for her during the primary on June 12. I […]
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Pleasure to hear and see concert by Gardiner kids
Music is alive and strong in the Gardiner schools. Having recently attended the spring high school concert and the all-bands concert, it’s a distinct pleasure to see and hear the hundreds of kids from 5th grade up through high school. Thanks to the leadership of Director Dave Walker and his music staff plus the strong […]