Rachel and Kemp Anderson from South China were among 200 paddlers with a purpose on the Kennebec River in Solon on June 3. The 27th annual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp raised $90,000 for Maine kids and adults with disabilities to have the experience of a lifetime at camp this summer. Adult overnight […]
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Heat advisory in effect for central Maine as temperatures reach into the 90s
The heat and humidity could make it feel up to 96 degrees in Augusta Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m.
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Hallowell’s Vaughan Homestead to give tours in July, August
HALLOWELL — Vaughan Homestead is set to offer house tours this summer of its 1794 Vaughan Homestead and an opportunity to wander the circa 1890 colonial revival flower gardens. Tours will be offered at 10 a.m. on select Thursdays, July 13, 20 and 27, and Aug. 3, 10, 17 and 24. All ages are welcome. […]
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Gardiner clubs merge soccer programs
The Gardiner Fire FC travel soccer team has merged with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley. This merger comes at an opportune time as BGCKV’s new level playing field, a regulation-size soccer and lacrosse field will be open for play in August, according to a news release from Nicole Cooley with the clubs. […]
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China student honored at SkillsUSA Workforce Development event
ATLANTA, Ga. — Galen Neal of China, a student at Mid-Maine Technical Center in Waterville, was awarded a Skill Point Certificate in photography at the 2023 SkillsUSA Championships on June 21-22. Skill Point Certificates were awarded to all national contestants who met a threshold contest score. The Skill Point Certificate represents workplace readiness in the […]
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The Christmas Tree Shops closure news leaves customers disappointed
The Massachusetts-based discount home goods store announced last week it would shutter its operations, after initially planning to reorganize the company, and its closure in Augusta will open up more space for leasing at the Turnpike Mall on Western Avenue.
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Longtime superintendent of Augusta schools resigns
Jim Anastasio’s tenure as the district’s top administrator will end on June 30, 2024.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Area students receive $10K Mitchell Scholarship
Students recognized from Kennebec and Somerset counties.
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Hall-Dale middle, high school lists honor students
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale Middle and High School has announced its second semester honor roll students for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — Summa cum laude: Rita Benoit, Kasper Birgfeld, Quinn Cotnoir, Christine Downs, Sawyer Howe, Elijah Huttman, Bethany Ives, Dorothy Ives, Jackson Leach, Alexis Rideout, Kiley Rolfe, Emma Sirois, Ben Stahlnecker and Grace Walters. Magna […]
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Knights of Columbus to host fabric giveaway in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Abnaki Council 334 Knights of Columbus plans to hold a fabric giveaway to those that make quilts, blankets and crafts for children, veterans, hospitals and more. The initiative is scheduled for 2-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, July 12-14, at the American Legion Post 205, 400 Eastern Ave. There will be hundreds of remnants of fabric, […]