AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its November professionals of the month. Parker Sergent, a resident of Augusta and senior at Cony High School, is making waves both academically and athletically in the local community. As a dedicated student enrolled in the Business Academy, he has thrived in the college-like environment, honing his […]
Kennebec Journal
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Augusta parking garage deck closes after plow driver fails to show up
The city is seeking to recover $2,000 from Freyed Knot Tree Services after the company failed to plow Augusta’s newly renovated Dickman Street parking garage and has not responded to messages.
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Gardiner man assaulted after finding stranger in basement
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the assailant, who fled on a skateboard after a confrontation at a Brunswick Avenue home.
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Hallowell councilors give initial approval to flavored tobacco ban
A public hearing on the proposal is to be held Jan. 8. Councilors also set June 11 as the date for a special election to fill a vacant City Council seat.
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Maine Chapter of American Mothers installs officers
The Maine Chapter of American Mothers held its installation of officers Dec. 1 at the Viles Estate in Augusta. President Lina Michaud installed the following suite of officers for 2024: President Lisa Newell, First Vice President Adrian Phair, Second Vice President Rebecca Pushard, Treasurer Cynthia Oakes and Secretary Jennifer Fortin. Third Vice President Lisa Johnson […]
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Sidney state biologist receives land trust’s volunteer of year award
UNITY — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust presented Dan Hill of Sidney with its 2023 Volunteer of the Year award at its annual meeting in November. “We could not steward our lands without our volunteer labor,” said Tom Aversa, board chair for the land trust, in a news release from the trust. “Dan has been […]
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Free curbside community Christmas dinner set for Augusta
AUGUSTA — A free curbside Christmas dinner is scheduled to be provided from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Day — Monday, Dec. 25 — at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. All are welcome to a full turkey dinner. Those unable to drive to the church, who would like a turkey dinner delivered […]
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Substance use disorder crisis center to be created in Kennebec County
The proposed facility would be the first in Maine to serve as both an overnight center for people in withdrawal management programs and a walk-in clinic, according to Gov. Janet Mills.
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Storm brings heavy rain, power outages to central Maine
Flood alerts popped up Monday in the wake of a storm that threatened to bring heavy rain to central Maine. Over 3,000 people were without power in central Maine.
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Winthrop School District one of several to report issues with new electric school buses
Two of Winthrop’s brand-new Lion Electric Company school buses have not hit the road yet because of malfunctioning windshields, Superintendent Jim Hodgkin said. Yarmouth and Vinalhaven have experienced similar problems.