The Belfast Maskers plan to hold auditions for “The Storm in the Barn,” a play adapted by Eric Coble from the graphic novel by Matt Phelan. The auditions will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-17, at the Basil Burwell Community Theater, 17 Court St. in Belfast. The play will be […]
Kennebec Journal
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Augusta library to offer Affordable Connectivity Program class Sept. 18
AUGUSTA — The National Digital Equity Center, a nonprofit organization which provides digital literacy classes, plans to offer a class on how to apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program. The class is set for 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. The Federal Communications Commission […]
Augusta library to host free Android, email basics classes in September
AUGUSTA — The National Digital Equity Center, a nonprofit organization which provides digital literacy classes, plans to offer free Android basics and email basics classes in September in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Android Basics Classes will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 6-8. This class can help one […]
In wake of neo-Nazi rally, Augusta seeks to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion in city practices
One city councilor says a recent racist demonstration in the city shows work to make sure Augusta welcomes diversity can’t wait.
Fundraising for new Augusta animal shelter remains $1 million short but donations could fill gap
A new Kennebec Valley Humane Society animal shelter is expected to be ready to open in November.
Fundraising for new Augusta animal shelter remains $1 million short but donations could fill gap
A new Kennebec Valley Humane Society animal shelter is expected to be ready to open in November.
Week In Photos Aug. 25-Sept. 1, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Pittston officials voice concerns about road commissioner as town is set to spend thousands on paving
Poor construction work directed by Road Commissioner Sam Snow and low-quality materials caused premature breakage on Jewett Road that could cost millions to fix, engineers said.
State environmental officials assess Litchfield fatal plane crash site for lingering environmental impacts
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is testing soil samples from the crash site to determine if additional environmental cleanup is needed.
Oakland woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in her toddler’s drug-induced death
Ashley Malloy, 22, remains out on bail and is expected to be sentenced in the coming months.