Following a public hearing at which town residents challenged how selectmen were proposing to regulate solar installations and medical cannabis retail stores and cultivation operations, revised versions will be prepared and posted before they head to an Oct. 5 special town meeting to vote on them.
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Hallowell Legion seeks items for Sept. 30 yard sale
HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its annual yard sale, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 114 Second St. No televisions, books, or clothing are desired. Proceeds will benefit local community programs. To have donated items picked up, call Mike Madden at 207-622-2063, Carroll Whitman at […]
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Fort Western to hold Harvest Day celebration Sept. 30
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western plans to host a Family Harvest Day celebration from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at 16 Cony St. Harvest Days were when people came together to celebrate the coming of the harvest, particularly in good years. It was a chance for them to socialize before the long winter, […]
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Maine’s Garlic Festival set for Canaan park Oct. 7, 8
CANAAN — The fifth annual Maine’s Garlic Festival, facilitated by “Crazy 4 Garlic” and Lake George Regional Park, is moving across the lake to the park’s east side in order to accommodate event growth at 158 Lake George Drive E. This traditional Maine fall festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8, starting both […]
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United Way kicks off 2023 campaign with $1M-plus in early support
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley launched its 2023 fundraising season with $1,103,723 in committed early support at the campaign kickoff breakfast — an increase of more than $100,000 from last year’s event. Eighteen businesses reported early campaign success Sept. 13 to a crowd of more than 250 people. Michele Pelletier of Performance Foodservice […]
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Augusta councilors renew city manager’s contract for another year
Susan Robertson, who has held the role since 2021, said she plans to retire next fall.
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Augusta councilors vote to fund winter overnight shelter for one month longer than last year
City officials also expressed frustration with what they say is a lack of timely state support for helping people who are homeless.
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Week In Photos Sept. 15-22, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Augusta’s Viles Arboretum opens wetland boardwalk
The arboretum, on the east side of the state’s capital city, used both money from the Bureau of Parks and Lands as well as other fundraising to pay for the boardwalk that allows easy access to the wetland area along the north edge of its 224-acre facility.
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Council to host household hazardous waste collection in October
The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, based in Fairfield, plans to host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days in October in Kennebec and Somerset counties. Skowhegan, Anson, Bingham, Canaan and Madison will accept hazardous waste from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Skowhegan Transfer Station, 29 Transfer Station Drive. This is open to […]