On Sept. 10, in a brief signing ceremony at the Augusta Armory, the commanders of the two brigade level units in the Maine Army National Guard formally exchanged commands, the final of several changes in a two-year restructuring of the force, a process intended to increase the overall readiness and efficiency of the organization. Signing […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Kennebec County Retired Educators seek grant applications
The Kennebec Retired Educators Association awards two $200 grants to two educators in Kennebec County for classroom use. The grants will supplement expenses for student-centered, inter-disciplinary projects and may be expended for materials used in the classroom, speakers’ fees, and project development expenses. The grant description and applications have been disseminated to every principal in […]
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Schools in Augusta, Readfield ratchet up restrictions on cellphones
Administrators are banning the use of cellphones in classes to curb distractions and increase engagement.
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New York man sentenced to two years in prison after drugs, guns, cash seized from camper in Augusta
An Augusta woman was also charged and sentenced in the case involving a police raid of a camper on Blair Road.
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Augusta woman killed in head-on collision with farm truck in Winthrop
Katherine Spiller, 35, died at the scene of the crash on U.S. Route 202, police said.
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Ironman 70.3 to remain in central Maine through 2027
Officials announced Thursday that they have reached an agreement that will keep the triathlon in Augusta for three additional years,
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Union library to hold Soup & Suspense event Sept. 27
UNION — Vose Library is set to host a Soup & Suspense event with author David Rosenfelt at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the 392 Common Road library and via Zoom. Soup will be ready at 6:30 p.m. for a suggested donation of $5. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Participants can […]
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Year’s last Wiscasset Art Walk set for Sept. 28
WISCASSET — The community is invited to “Hold Back the Night”at a contra dance during Wiscasset Art Walk on Thursday, Sept. 28. WAW runs from 5-8 p.m. with the dance party beginning around 6:30 p.m. under the tent on Water Street in Wiscasset Village. Contra dance band T-Acadie will play the tunes and call the […]
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Damariscotta gallery member to open creative experiences discussion Sept. 28
DAMARSCOTTA — River Arts plans to host a free gathering for anyone interested in sharing creative experiences from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at the 36 Elm St. gallery. Opening up the conversation is River Arts member William Anthony, an artist, writer and professor. Published in 2022, Anthony’s novel “Farnsy” is the story of a […]
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Toddler killed after being struck by tow truck in Chelsea
The fatal crash happened Wednesday around 2:30 p.m. on Windsor Road.