Local officials are focused on cleaning up areas where homeless people camp and on long-term solutions to address the crisis.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Kennebec County logs most flood-related damage in Maine — almost $581,000 — from late-April storm
Gov. Janet Mills has requested a federal disaster declaration to unlock federal funding to repair roads, bridges and other infrastructure damaged by recent rainfall and flooding.
advertisement
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta makes call for buskers auditions
The Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta 2023 is scheduled to return on the Indigenous Peoples Day holiday weekend, Friday through Monday, Oct. 6-9. Woven into the festival are performances by buskers, stage and street performers, who span the gamut of entertainment, from music to magic. Selected buskers will perform on a small stage and street corners […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Grace Christian Academy recognizes honor students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its fourth quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Highest honors Grade 12: Colby Ciccarelli. Grade 7: Conor Barry. High honors Grade 10: Landon Morison. Grade 9: Ben Fors. Grade 7: Ella Fors and Josh Grant. Grade 6: Mayla Juarez. […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Trail, train advocates vie for use of rail corridor from Augusta to Brunswick
Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Chapman-Hall House to celebrate Damariscotta’s 175th anniversary
The Chapman-Hall House historic site is set to join Damariscotta’s 175th anniversary celebration with an exhibit that highlights those that owned the house during the 18th and 19th centuries — the Nathaniel and Miriam Chapman family (1754-1835) and the Tilden and Elizabeth Hall family (1835-1907). Docents will share with visitors details of the Tilden and […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Erskine Academy presents spring Renaissance Awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended the final Renaissance Assembly of the year on Friday, June 9 to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Lily Matthews, John “Jack” Allen and Emma Tyler. In addition to Recognition Awards, Senior of the Trimester Awards were also […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Neighbors Driving Neighbors online auction fundraiser to kick off July 1
Neighbors Driving Neighbors Online Auction Fundraiser is set to kick off Saturday, July 1. Find a special piece from one of the many talented artists and craftspeople in the area at biddingowl.com. Last year, there were art and homemade items, desserts, gift cards, and adventures, including a ride of a lifetime in a 1968 Amphicar. […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
SNAPSHOT: West Gardiner 5th graders author book with local horror author
Helen Thompson School fifth graders recently hosted a Book Launch to celebrate the publication of their short stories. The project was the brainchild of West Gardiner resident, horror author and veteran Joshua Marsella, who collected and lightly edited the stories, according to a news release from Juliet Shagoury, school librarian and education technician III. “I’m […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta’s Independence Day celebration to kick off with parade
Events are planned throughout the day ending with the fireworks at 9:15 p.m.