Two contested races for Augusta City Council are on the Nov. 7 ballot.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Albion man indicted on child sex assault charges
Sean M. Eori, 43, was indicted on 11 charges by a Kennebec County grand jury.
Police looking for man who demanded drugs at Augusta CVS then fled
The alleged robbery took place Friday at the CVS on Stone Street.
Week In Photos Sept. 29-Oct. 6, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Save Your Breath 5K set for Oct. 14
AUGUSTA — Save Your Breath, a chipped time 5K race/walk, is set to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Kennebec Valley YMCA, 31 Union St. A virtual run or walk is available for those who can’t make it to the live event. The race runs along the Kennebec Rail Trail to Hallowell and […]
Mount Vernon center to offer free chair yoga beginning Oct. 13
MOUNT VERNON — Ann Parker, instructor at MaineGeneral Medical Center, plans to teach a six-week class of chair yoga beginning Friday, Oct 13. The free classes start at 10 a.m. through Nov. 17 at the Mt. Vernon Community Center, 2 North Road. Registration is requested by contacting the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library at [email protected] or […]
West Gardiner voters back medical cannabis, self-storage and solar energy systems ordinances
After hours of debate in March, April and September, residents approved four proposals to regulate self-storage facilities, solar energy systems and medical cannabis retail stores and cultivation operations.
Augusta Board of Education candidates answer student-furnished questions at city forum
Six candidates, two of whom did not attend the Wednesday night forum, are expected to be on the November ballot.
Photos: Augusta shelter serves lunch of game meat for those in need
People in need were fed Thursday at the Bread of Life Soup Kitchen as part of a “Hunt.Fish.Feed” program, created by the Sportsman Channel, which taps an underutilized game meat and fish donated by sportsmen and women. John McGannon, a noted wild game chef and founder of WildEats, worked with the staff of volunteers at the shelter to make a lunch of barbecue American venison hoagies, bacon and rosemary red potato salad, fruit salad and drinks, with an ice cream sandwich for dessert. All photos by Kennebec Journal staff photographer Joe Phelan.
Maine Craft Weekend to shine light on state’s artists and makers
Gardiner is one of six featured communities this weekend where makers of all kinds are to showcase their work, give demonstrations and connect with people.