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Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
After 90 years in Augusta, Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce announces move to Hallowell
As the chamber’s membership and offerings have grown, so has the organization’s need for a larger, more flexible space than its home on Western Avenue.
Maine singer takes home $10,000 after winning weekslong competition in Hallowell
Julia Gagnon won the third “Central Maine Idol” competition Wednesday night at The Quarry Tap Room.
Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student
Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.
5K, photo contest exhibit set for Washington
The Washington Recreation Department plans to hold the Washington Challenge on Sunday, Aug. 6, and The Washington Lakes & Watershed Association Photo Content Exhibition will soon be on view. In the Washington Challenge, 5K & Fun Run participants will meet in the Gibbs Library parking lot, 40 Old Union Road in Washington. Registration is set […]
Replacement of bridge over Interstate 95 in Augusta will add sidewalks, bike lane to heavily traveled area
The $30 million state-funded project, which could take up to four years to complete, set to get underway this fall.
Police say public is not at risk after man killed in Augusta
A neighbor said it’s hard not to worry after a 34-year-old man was found dead Friday night on Old Belgrade Road.
Beverage makers, enthusiasts to flock to Augusta as Kennebec River Brewfest returns
The annual event, put on by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, draws people from across Maine and New England to try out the latest from craft beverage makers from across the state.
Farmingdale corporation participating in food program
FARMINGDALE — Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation, 337 Maine Ave., is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. The program is effective through June 30, 2024. For more information, call Julie Shepard, program specialist with the corporation, at […]
Woman arrested on charge she hit officer with car in Hallowell after getting angry over Ironman 70.3 Maine traffic jam
Police say Katherine D. Kelley, 34, of Belmont faces several charges, including felony-level assault on a police officer.