DAMARISCOTTA — A Lincoln County Community Conversations panel discussion on Nov. 7 referendum ballot Question 3 is set for 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at the American Legion Post 42, 527 Main St. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. […]
Kennebec Journal
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Waterville Children’s Grief Support groups to start Oct. 12
WATERVILLE — The next six-week session of Hope’s Place, a grieving children’s program offered by Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, is set for 6-7 p.m. Thursdays starting Oct. 12. Hope’s Place groups will be held at the Hospice Community Center, 304 Main St. The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe, supportive environment […]
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Hallowell bans pesticides, OKs fertilizers on private property
The new rules, seen in only a handful of Maine municipalities, are to go into effect in January.
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Augusta Planning Board approves state-mandated zoning changes meant to encourage housing development
The changes would allow accessory dwelling units to be added where one- and two-family dwellings are now allowed.
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Free Scout uniforms for kids in need available at Waterville Goodwill Sept. 27
Goodwill Northern New England and The Kennebec Valley Uniform Bank plan to host a uniform drive from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Waterville Goodwill store. The drive is open to any child who wants to become a Scout. A new Scouting uniform costs about $75, a cost which prevents many children from being […]
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Damariscotta’s Inn Along the Way to host climate change conversation Oct. 1
DAMARISCOTTA — “Intergenerational Perspectives on Climate Change” will be the focus of the Inn Along the Way’s Second 2023 summer into fall “Challenging Conversation Circle — Living in Unprecedented Times.” The event is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1 in the Long Barn at the Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. “Climate change” refers to […]
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Winthrop extends temporary ban on quarrying
A moratorium was set to expire on Sept. 30 after a similar motion failed to pass during the last council meeting on Sept. 11.
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Chelsea woman charged with helping boyfriend evade arrest before police fatally shot him
Police say Annie McKechnie, 22, helped Frank Foss Jr. avoid arrest weeks before his death.
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Augusta murder suspect allegedly shot man after plan to scare him went wrong
Andrew Redmond, 34, of Augusta is accused of murdering Tyler Robinson, who was found dead on the side of Old Belgrade Road.
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Kickoff to Fall Fair wraps up in Augusta
The four-day fair, which drew hundreds of people to Augusta’s Mill Park, helped usher in fall with food, rides, games and fun.