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Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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American Mothers Inc. chapter names 10 Maine nominees
The Maine Chapter of American Mothers Inc. has named 10 Maine mothers, from all walks of life, nominated from throughout the state by family members, friends and colleagues to receive special honor and recognition, for their commitment and dedication to their families, homes, local communities and beyond. This year’s nominees include Jacqueline Doucette of Sidney, […]
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Winthrop Town Council votes to form downtown revitalization committee
The 10-person Village Revitalization Committee is expected to update the town’s downtown revitalization plan for the first time in more than two decades.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Damariscotta library to host Giving Tuesday open house Nov. 28
DAMARISCOTTA — The Skidompha Public Library plans to host an open house from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 184 Main St. Those who stop in can chat with board and staff, and have light refreshments. The Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday has over the past 11 years come to be known as […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Photos: Gardiner students pack turkey baskets for Thanksgiving
Gardiner Area High School National Honor Society members recently packed 200 Thanksgiving baskets to distribute to families in need. Each basket includes a frozen turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, canned vegetables, bread, eggs and boxes of mac and cheese. All photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Jury begins to weigh fate of Augusta man in Richmond murder trial
Tyon Shuron, 46, is accused of killing Andrew Sherman at Sherman’s Richmond home in the early hours of Sept. 29, 2019.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Valley of Augusta Scottish Rite Masons to host free Thanksgiving Day meal in Gardiner
GARDINER — The Valley of Augusta Scottish Rite Masons plans to host its annual free Thanksgiving Day meal from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23, Thanksgiving Day, at the Kennebec Valley Boys & Girls Club at 14 Pray St. Meals will be served for eat-in or take-out; free delivery of meals is […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Man accused of killing Andrew Sherman of Richmond takes stand in his own defense
Tyon Shuron, 46, has been charged with murder in the death of Sherman and with witness tampering related to the case.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner officials approve sewer rate increase, to go into effect in January
The increase, to be applied only to the quarterly minimum charge, will recoup what the city has spent for several emergency repairs and higher costs for chemicals and electricty, and for planned plant improvements at a time when revenue has been flat.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Land trust trust, partners to host full moon hike in Vassalboro Nov. 27
VASSALBORO — Kennebec Land Trust staff and volunteer property stewards plan to take advantage of the full moon at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, for a hike at the Davidson Nature Preserve at 207 Taber Hill Road. Be sure to bring what one needs to be comfortable for a night walk, including a headlamp […]