BELGRADE — Children and parents clad in costumes skulked through Camp Bomazeen Oct. 14 for the annual Haunted Woods event. Cub Scouts and their parents visited different activity areas around camp, such as archery, BB gun shooting, a haunted house run by Augusta Troop 603, outdoor cooking, the obstacle course, pumpkin painting and arts and […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Fire in Winthrop kills 2 dogs while owners were away
The Winthrop Ambulance Service attempted to revive the dogs at the Sturtevant Hill Road home Thursday afternoon, but the efforts were unsuccessful.
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Woman dies when car hits tree in Monmouth
The fatal crash happened near the intersection of U.S. Route 202 and Ouellette Lane, officials said.
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Lewiston shooting suspect a skilled marksman who struggled with mental health
Robert R. Card II, 40, recently started wearing powerful hearing aids but began hearing things like people “bashing” him, and he would “get mad” when he was told the voices were just in his head, according to his sister-in-law.
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How to talk to young children and teens about the Lewiston mass shooting
Education officials and a child grief specialist offer advice on discussing Wednesday night’s shootings that killed at least 18 people and wounded at least 13.
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Hallowell church to host indoor Trunk or Treat Oct. 31
HALLOWELL — Cox Memorial United Methodist Church, 29 Middle St., plans to hold an indoor Trunk or Treat, plus coffee and hot chocolate, from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. The event is free; bathrooms will be made available. For more information, call Corley Anne Byras at 207-213-6880. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Mount Vernon library to start STEM programs for youth Nov. 1
Farmington Cooperative Extension Service has planned a series of STEM activities mainly for children 8 and older, to be held at Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, 344 Pond Road in Mount Vernon. Younger children also are welcome to attend, with a parent in attendance. The series is set for 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays at the library, beginning […]
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Whitefield library to offer monthly family music starting Nov. 2
Whitefield Library is set to host family music from 11 a.m. to noon on the first Thursday of each month, starting Nov. 2. The program, for children up to age 5 and their caregivers, will be held at the 1 Arlington Lane library. Laetitia Brundage from Kenshin Ranch Kids in Waldoboro will be the presenter. […]
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Winthrop residents back regulating some moorings
The Mooring Committee, which was formed in July, sent out a survey to assess whether residents want to limit boats from setting anchor, after town councilors repealed an ordinance that sought to do just that.
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Hallowell committee to sponsor dementia-friendly workshop Oct. 28
HALLOWELL — Jane O’Rourke has been supporting patients and care providers challenged by dementia and other age-related issues for more than 35 years. She plans to share her understanding and experience during a presentation at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Hubbard Free Library on Second Street. More than 29,000 people in Maine are […]