August 25, 2023
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Aug. 25, 1990: Automation of postal system eliminates 14 employees at Augusta Post Office, 13 members of National Guard placed on alert for active duty, and two friends from Pittston who’ve talked about doing mission work together fulfill their dreams
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Lincolnville student makes St. Lawrence University dean’s list
CANTON, N.Y. — Kasey Wood of Lincolnville has been named to 2023 spring semester dean’s list at St. Lawrence University. Wood, a member of the class of 2024, is majoring in data science. Wood attended Camden Hills Regional High School. To be eligible for the list, a student must have completed at least four courses […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta library to bring back tech help starting Sept. 5
AUGUSTA — For those who need assistance using technology, Alana MacArthur is scheduled to be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 2-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. She is available by appointment only at the Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Appointments are 20 minutes long. MacArthur can provide assistance with one of the public computers, […]
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Lithgow Cribbage Club to return Sept. 1
AUGUSTA — The Lithgow Cribbage Club plans to meet from 1-4 p.m. every Friday starting Sept. 1 in the Board Room of the 45 Winthrop St. library. This program is free, and players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Boards, pegs and cards are provided. For more information, call the library at 207-626-2415 or […]
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump returns to X, the site formerly known as Twitter, shortly after surrendering in Georgia
He posted a photo of his mug shot and the words, “Election interference. Never surrender!” along with a link to his website, which directs to a fundraising site.
Posted inNew England
New gas pipeline rules floated following 2018 blasts in Massachusetts
Regulators want tougher safety requirements after a string of gas explosions killed one and injured about two dozen.
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Farmington-based food pantry receives $10K donation
UMF professor Dr. Steven Quackenbush and the Tyngtown club of Wilton have teamed up to give a donation to the RSU 9 Food Pantry to continue support the pantries backpack program.
Posted inMaine, News
Body found in ocean Monday confirmed to be missing lobsterman Tylar Michaud
A lobsterman discovered the body floating in the ocean near Addison exactly a month after Michaud was last seen in the area.
Posted inMaine, News
Grants for Kennebago preservation project on hold over lack of public access
The Rangeley Heritage Land Trust will have two years to secure deeded public access or it will lose $1.7 million to protect thousands of acres along the Kennebago River.