A Kennebec County grand jury has indicted Justin Larrabee on charges related to the defacing of the Maine Law Enforcement Memorial over Memorial Day Weekend, and a second incident that took place several days later elsewhere in Augusta.
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Thomas College students plan Halloween event for public
WATERVILLE — Thomas College students plan to host a trunk or treat and haunted hall tour on Friday, Oct. 27, at 180 West River Road. This event is open to the public. Trunk or treating, hosted by the Thomas College Special Olympics Club, is set for 4-7 p.m. The Thomas Residential Life team will host […]
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Trick or treat events set for downtown Gardiner
GARDINER — An annual trick or treating event is set for 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, on Water Street. Businesses along the street will be handing out candy and treats. There will be a dance performance from the students at Ampersand Arts Academy at 4 p.m. The one-way section of Water Street will be closed […]
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Augusta area tech center names September professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center recently named two students its September Professionals of the Month. Logan Lanphier of Chelsea is a senior from Erskine Academy, enrolled in the Plumbing and Heating program for the second year. Lanphier has liked the program because he feels that his instructor makes the class fun, and he has […]
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Resident criticizes Augusta’s diversity, equity and inclusion proposal
The city’s proposal to form a diversity, equity and inclusion committee drew criticism Thursday, with one man voicing concerns officials are rushing into things and do not know what the role or result of the group would be.
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Hallowell-based school district under investigation for allegedly discriminating against disabled student
A complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education alleges Regional School Unit 2 failed to implement a specialized learning plan as required.
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Week In Photos Oct. 13-20, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Prosecutor in Kennebec, Somerset counties hired to lead new public defender office in Augusta
Beginning in November, Frayla Tarpinian, who has worked in the Kennebec and Somerset County District Attorney’s Office for more than a decade, is to oversee the first brick-and-mortar public defender office in Maine.
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Augusta contractor sentenced on several counts of home repair fraud, theft
Orin J. Stevens, 68, paid $62,400 in restitution to former customers and was not ordered to serve time in jail.
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Cub Scout Pack 622 holds 1st meeting in 3 years in Manchester
Families gathered at the Manchester Elementary School for pumpkin painting, singing, a scavenger hunt and games marking the restart of Cub Scout Pack 622 after a three-year absence. Nationally, the Scouting program suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic as packs and troops shut down to meet federal and state requirements. Locally, officials say that Scouting lost […]