WATERVILLE — There were smiles and expressions of wonder and delight Sept. 12, as residents and staff at Northern Light Continuing Care, Lakewood released a few dozen butterflies to symbolize the joy of living. The event was a collaboration between Lakewood and Northern Light Home Care & Hospice. Residents participated in a short ceremony of […]
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Martha Ballard memorial park gathering set for Sept. 27 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Mayor’s Committee on the Martha Ballard Memorial at Mill Park, in partnership with the Augusta Downtown Alliance, offers a chance to view the memorial site overlooking Bond Brook and the Kennebec River. The gathering is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at Mill Park at 1 Northern Ave. This location will […]
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Nomination papers available for soil, water conservation district supervisor
People desiring to run for the Office of District Supervisor for the Kennebec County Soil and Water Conservation District can obtain papers by mailing the district office at 2305 N. Belfast Ave., Augusta, ME 04330, or calling 207-622-7847, ext. 3 or 207-480-3927. Nomination papers must be received by the district office no later than Friday, […]
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Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for holiday season. Target says it will add nearly 100,000
The announcement from the 2 companies follows news from Macy’s Inc. on Monday that it will add more than 38,000 full- and part-time seasonal employees.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville city councilors defend property tax increases after former councilor lambastes them
Phil Bofia said Tuesday the City Council lacked the courage to hold the line on spending, but the mayor and others defended the budget in part by saying wages for police and firefighters needed to increase.
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Men’s soccer: Thomas, UMF play to 1-1 draw
Terriers, Beavers can’t gain edge in physical battle.
Posted inSports
Former UMaine football coach Buddy Teevens dies at 66
Teevens, the head coach at Dartmouth, dies from injuries suffered in a bicycle accident in March.
Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Rays down Angels with four-run eighth inning
Tampa Bay, seeking to overtake the Orioles in the AL East, win 6-2 and send Los Angeles to its sixth straight loss.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local Roundup: Freeport field hockey tops Greely
CUMBERLAND — Emily Groves scored twice as the Freeport field hockey team defeated Greely 5-1 on Tuesday. Sophie Bradford, Ellie Foss, Lizalyn Boudreau and Lizalyn Boudreau also scored for the Falcons (5-1), while goalie Maddie Kryzak had one save. Maya Tracy scored for Greely (2-3) while goalie Mya Vickerson made 12 saves. GIRLS SOCCER […]
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Franklin County commissioners approve state’s offer for Byron Road work
Franklin County road agent Mike Pond would like to see a plan of what the Maine Bureau of Parks and Land wants to do and to see if the two 18-inch culverts are big enough to handle the water.