Old Fort Western coordinator Linda Novak said she thinks Tuesday’s crowd is the largest to ever attend the annual event.
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Despite rainy forecast, Fourth of July celebrations expected to carry on in central Maine
Event organizers in greater Augusta say only heavy rains could put a damper on Independence Day parades and fireworks.
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Sidelines: In 1989, Oak Grove-Coburn baseball was a team without a school
The Tigers played in the Class D West final days after the school’s final graduation ceremony, Dave Bailey writes.
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Dresden Summerfest set for July 9
DRESDEN — The grounds of the historic Pownalborough Court House at 23 Court House Road will be filled with the sounds of a summer day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 9. This annual free event features horse and wagon rides, goat petting, music by Halfmoon Jug Band, face painting, fanciful balloons, food […]
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Tween’s obsession with Spider-Man actor takes center stage in new comedy by central Maine playwright
‘I’m Going to Marry You Tobey Maguire,’ written by Samantha Hurley, will debut off-Broadway on July 8 at The Cell Theater in New York City.
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Photos: Follow local artists’ 4-year process to create, install ‘The Hallowell Mural’
Back in July 2019, Hallowell artists Christopher Cart and Jen Greta Cart worked together in City Hall improvising a compass with a tape measure and pencil to draw a large circle on the 700 square feet of canvas sections taped together that would guide the composition of his Hallowell mural project. All photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal.
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Augusta hospital nominated to win most beautiful hospital award
MaineGeneral Medical Center in Augusta is one of 50 hospitals nationwide nominated in an America’s Most Beautiful Hospital contest. The center was voted for its edifice built in 2013. The 198-bed acute care hospital campus was designed by frontline and senior leadership. The center is surrounded by natural foliage and rolling hills, and is home […]
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Credit union presents checks to UMaine at Augusta campus food pantries
University Credit Union recently presented checks to the University of Maine at Augusta, totaling $2,400, for its respective student-run and campus-sanctioned food pantries on its Augusta and Bangor campuses. The Augusta campus check of $1,200 went to Zachary Rollins, vice president of the UMA Augusta Student Government Association, and Raquel Shaw, activity coordinator for the […]
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Whitefield library seeks donations for book, yard sale July 8
The Whitefield Library is looking for donations for its annual used book and yard sale, set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at 1 Arlington Lane. Items can be brought to the library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 7 or by 9 a.m. Saturday, July 8. Besides books, […]
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Week In Photo June 23-30, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.