March 31, 2022
2022
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Shawn Moody: Let’s seize opportunity to help immigrants build better lives in Maine
A bill coauthored by Sen. Collins slashes the waiting period for a work permit, and SOAR Maine will match asylum seekers with jobs.
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Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Rudolf Oesterlin
TOPSHAM – Rudolf “Rolf” Oesterlin, an organic chemist, died March 25, 2022 in Topsham surrounded by his loving family.Born in 1931 …
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Obituary: Leroy E. Capen
AUGUSTA – Leroy Edward Capen, 83, of Augusta, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, following a brief battle with …
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Obituary: Cleba Rodney Libby
OAKLAND – On March 28, 2022, Cleba Rodney Libby (1935 – 2022), son of Clarence and Della Witham Libby, husband to …
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Obituary: Jaxon Arthur Solmitz
MOUNT VERNON – Jaxon Arthur Solmitz, a beloved son, brother, grandchild, nephew, and cousin born March 17, 2022, to Korey and …
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Concert to benefit autism slated for Winthrop
In honor of World Autism Acceptance Day, a concert is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Van der Brew at 30 Summer St. in Winthrop. The concert will feature American/Folk music by Stone Quarry, Catbird Crossing, Hurray Down Sunshine and Ed Desjardins, according to a news release from the brewery. All donations will […]
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Farmington native, UMF senior to launch 1st published book
University of Maine at Farmington senior Carrie Close is launching her first published book in April, and will march in the university’s 2022 commencement ceremony in May when she graduates with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. Her book, “What Have I Done?,” is a collection of poems and short stories published […]
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Monmouth student receives MPA Principal’s Award
Alexa Allen of Monmouth, a senior at Monmouth Academy, is receiving the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Ted Finn. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout her years at Monmouth Academy, Alexa has distinguished herself […]
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Gardiner library to offer museum, park passes
The Gardiner Public Library plans to offer a variety of museum and park passes this year to all active library card holders to borrow as of Monday, April 4. The staff hopes card holders will take advantage of the museum and park passes to get away for a little while and enjoy some time together, […]