AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society plans to host a Victorian Tea Party from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at its headquarters, 107 Winthrop St. The Victorian Tea is a return to the “olden days” and is open to the public. There will be a variety of treats, as well as festive decorations and musical […]
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Waldoboro church to hold Christmas Sing-Fest Nov. 26
WALDOBORO — A singalong to celebrate the holiday with children, families, and people of all ages is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at Broad Bay Congregational Church, 941 Main St. Vocalists Joe and Lindsay Cough will lead the audience in an eclectic mix of songs, from traditional carols such as “Hark the Herald, […]
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Recycled Shakespeare to hold November auditions
Recycled Shakespeare Company plans to hold auditions for its upcoming play “Richard III” from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26, at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. in Augusta, and from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at Fairfield House of Pizza, 207 Main St. in Fairfield. Auditions will consist of individual and group cold readings. […]
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Pittston resident launches effort to remove selectman
Cheryl Peaslee, a longtime Pittston resident, is collecting signatures to recall Joe Caputo from the Select Board over what she calls a ‘change in atmosphere’ at meetings.
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New Bread of Life supported living facility approved in Augusta
Former medical offices are to be converted into two community supported living spaces, with a focus on helping veterans and others, in need of addiction recovery and trauma supports.
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New Hampshire man arrested after Augusta police find drugs in stolen U-Haul van
Adrien Sanders, 37, was arrested early Thursday morning after police found fentanyl, methamphetamine and Adderall in a van that had been reported stolen from the Augusta U-Haul.
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Augusta man pleads not guilty to murder in scare attempt that went wrong
Andrew Redmond, 34, is charged in the July 28 shooting death of Tyler Robinson.
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Week In Photos Nov. 10-17, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Waterville growth council announces inaugural awardees of grant program
WATERVILLE — The Central Maine Growth Council has announced the first tranche of inaugural awardees of its ERIH (Economic Recovery Implementation Hub) grant program. The council has awarded 14 grants to businesses within Kennebec and Somerset counties. Funded through a program of Maine’s Department of Economic and Community Development, the council has awarded early-stage businesses […]
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Hallowell considers ban on sale of flavored tobacco
The City Council tabled the proposal until December after realizing it failed to give impacted businesses the required 30-day notice.