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Kennebec County jail, sheriff ask for $1.35M spending jump

by Ethan Horton March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

The requested funding would pay for additional corrections officers and an additional deputy and is expected to lower overtime costs.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Augusta daytime shelter, needle exchange concerns addressed

by Keith Edwards March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Maine Recovery Access Project’s Access Center is expected to open at 53 Water St., in the north end of the city’s downtown, in June, bringing both hopes and concerns.

Community

Kennebec Land Trust offers 2025 Lyceum Lecture Series

March 3, 2025February 26, 2025

This year’s series will focus on Maine’s native amphibians and reptiles.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education

Foley to stay on as school superintendent in Winthrop

by Emily Duggan March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Becky Foley, who has served since last September as the interim superintendent of the town’s public schools, has agreed to remain superintendent of schools for another three years.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Monmouth student play honors life of alum who passed away

by Hannah Kaufman February 28, 2025March 1, 2025

‘Sammy in the Sky,’ written by Barabara Walsh, sheds a light on what grief looks like through the eyes of two girls losing their dog, Sammy.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Maine colleges, Sports, Varsity Maine

Maine Basketball Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees

by MWC Bot February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Eighteen individuals will be honored in August, along with the 1976 Rumford High boys team.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Biggest ever Skijor Skowhegan meshes Scandinavian sport with economic impact

by Ethan Horton February 22, 2025February 23, 2025

Thousands braved the cold and wind at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds to watch horses pull people on skis and snowboards.

Community

Bridge club names recent winners

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club winners on Feb. 20 were Tom Simmons and Anil Goswami. Fred Letourneau and Sharon Hinckley finished second; Pat Damon and Ruth Kenney finished third. The Feb. 19 winners were Simmons and Damon. Dennis Purington and Glenn Angell finished second; Paul Mitnik and Paul Sherman finished third. Winners Feb. 12 […]