The Vickerys of Richmond were awarded the Bicknell Award for Birding Conservation Excellence.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Legion to host Great Bean Cook Off in Madison July 15
Bean dish contestants must be signed up and paid by July 13.
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Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
MaineGeneral Health seeks to expand Augusta cancer center, with $36 million project up for review
Officials said the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care is seeing many more patients than anticipated when it was built, and demand for services is projected to continue increasing.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Morning Sentinel, Things to Do
Area communities plan celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4
A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Failed ex-UMA president, still unemployed a year later, set to receive nearly $20,000 monthly from UMaine System
Michael Laliberte’s settlement from the University of Maine System requires him to provide detailed reports on his attempts to find a new job in education in order to receive the payouts.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta officials say new state housing law superseding local zoning could have unintended consequences
Members of the Augusta Planning Board were critical this week of a new state law that seeks to encourage more housing to be built by overriding some local regulations.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Messalonskee High School recognizes honor students
OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has named the following students were named to its second fourth quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors with distinction: Jadyn Arnold, Ragan Bowman, Brady Bumford, Shea Cassani, Colby Chavarie, Nathan Cote, Bryce Crowell, Jack Darling, Cara DiGirolamo, Mia DiGirolamo, Nealey Dillon, Madilyn Doody […]
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Waterville man pleads not guilty to charges he fired gun at Colby party
Andrew Gifford, 24, is accused of firing a handgun in a crowded hallway of an apartment building at the Waterville college.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
After years of delay, Randolph on track for new fire station with $2.6 million in federal money proposed
Town officials hope to build a new fire station at 104 Kinderhook St. with more space for department vehicles, training and equipment.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
New StoryWalk experience unveiled at Augusta’s Arboretum
Viles Arboretum and Healthy Communities of the Capitol Area have launched of a new StoryWalk, a collaborative project for young people here in Augusta. The StoryWalk features 18 stations and will showcase a rotation of stories used with the local Maine SNAP-Ed program as well as a selection from beloved Maine Children’s authors. The first […]