JEFFERSON — The annual fundraising event for St. Giles Episcopal Church is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at 72 Gardiner Road. Activities are planned outside under the pines for all ages. There will be many items raffled, plus a country cupboard, homemade pies, and tables of treasures including antiques donated […]
Kennebec Journal
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Fireman’s muster helps kick off a longer Richmond Days celebration for the town’s bicentennial year
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of its founding, town officials stretched the traditional celebration to a week, including the fireman’s muster, which showcases the restored hand tubs that were instrumental to fighting fires before steam engines replaced human powered pumpers.
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Whitefield plans Fourth of July parade, festivities
The Whitefield Fourth of July parade is set to start at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4. Participants should gather at 9:30 a.m. on Route 194. The parade winds down Route 194 in Kings Mills, which is part of Whitefield, to the turnaround in a neighbor’s driveway. where floats and firetrucks make the turn to end […]
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Dresden man, subject of Saturday search, shot and killed by police Sunday in Chelsea
Frank Foss Jr. was shot and killed after police say he pointed a gun a member of the Maine State Police Tactical Team that was searching a wooded area in Chelsea Sunday afternoon.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State
Open Farm Day brings people closer to the source of food and farm-made products across Maine
Seacolors Yarnery at Meadowcroft Farm was one of more than 100 farms to open their doors to visitors Sunday to offer a close up look into the life of farmers across Maine and how they grow food and produce other products.
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Police continue search for man wanted on firearms charges in Dresden
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Frank Foss Jr., who is wanted for unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and violating conditions of release, and was believed to be camping in a wooded area near the Dresden-Wiscasset town line, where their search Saturday blocked access to several roads.
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Law enforcement blocks off several roads in Dresden on Saturday
Residents in the area of Orchard Hill Road and Old Dresden Road say they saw a heavy police presence in a heavily wooded area in the area of the Dresden-Wiscasset town line Saturday as well as a low-flying helicopter.
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Popular Augusta restaurant reopens a day after closure over health, safety violations
The 99 Restaurant on Civic Center Drive reopened Friday after several serious code violations and health hazards were identified by the Augusta Fire Department and Code Enforcement Bureau.
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West Gardiner school announces enrollment for fall
West Gardiner’s Grace Christian Academy has begun its enrollment process for fall 2023. Those who are looking to join the school community can visit gracechristianacdmy.com. Check out upcoming area events!
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Belgrade basketball/pickleball court fundraiser set for July 29
A screening of “In The Moon’s Shadow” is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Belgrade Recreation Center, 1 Center Drive. It was filmed primarily in Belgrade. The event is a fundraiser for a new basketball/pickleball court at the center. A social hour and silent auction will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $10 […]