WEST ROXBURY, Mass. – Local comedian, historian, teacher, veteran, ski coach, rafting bus driver, friend, husband and father, Robert Leon Henderson, …
2021
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Russell “Rusty” Dickey
HARTLAND – Russell K. Dickey, 59, died Sept. 30, 2021, at a Bangor hospital from Covid. He was born in Dexter, …
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Posted inCelebrations, Kennebec Journal
Hinckley museum to take part in National Thrive Outside Day
HINCKLEY — To celebrate National Thrive Outside Day on Saturday, Oct. 9, the museum encourages families and friends to visit the trails. A 10 a.m. program is scheduled to include providing Leaf Kits for children to use as they explore the forested trails on Route 201. The National Thrive Outside program is part of a […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Things to Do
Union library to host folk music entertainer Oct. 13
UNION — The “Vose or Virtual Wednesday” series is scheduled to feature Bill Berlinghoff at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at Vose Library at 392 Common Road or via Zoom. Berlinghoff, a folk music entertainer for more than half a century, has performed in almost every state on the East Coast from Maine to Virginia […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Educators association awards scholarships to 2 local students
Each year the Kennebec Retired Educators Association awards a $750 scholarship to a Kennebec County high school senior who is planning on attending a four-year college with a major in education. Recipients must have attained a high academic standing and contributed to their school or community. This year two scholarships were awarded, one to Zoey […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Scouting leaders in Kennebec Valley each receive merit award
BELGRADE — Russell Cahn of Augusta received the highest award a local scouting district can bestow upon a scouting volunteer on Sept, 25, when he was presented the District Award of Merit during the annual District Scouters’ Recognition Dinner held at Camp Bomazeen. Cahn serves as Scoutmaster of Troop 631 at St. Augustine Church, but […]
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox shut down Yankees to win AL wild-card game
Xander Bogaerts hits a two-run homer in the first, Alex Verdugo drives in three runs as Boston advances to face Tampa Bay by eliminating the Yankees.
Posted inNation & World, News
Evidence suggests ship anchor snagged, dragged oil pipeline that ruptured
‘The pipeline has essentially been pulled like a bow string,’ said the CEO of Amplify Energy Corp., which operates the pipeline.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Biden says Senate filibuster change on debt a ‘real possibility’
But it seems highly unlikely, in part because all Democratic senators would need to be on board.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Woman convicted of murdering 4-year-old Kendall Chick seeks reduced sentence
Shawna Gatto asked a judge Tuesday for a post-conviction review, which if granted, could result in a reduction of her 50-year sentence