AUGUSTA — Neighbors Driving Neighbors held a celebratory luncheon May 25 at the Viles House to honor its volunteer drivers. NDN President Harald Bredesen thanked the drivers, whom he called “the heart of NDN,” for their dedication and commitment to helping others in the communities served by NDN, according to a news release from Cindy […]
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Somerville farm to host Dairy Magic event June 18
SOMERVILLE — In observance of June as Dairy Month, and the goats at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm are ready to strut their stuff. A special Dairy Magic event is planned from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at 217 Hewett Road. Whether one is 7 or 77, have fun learning how the farm’s […]
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Kennebec Historical Society to host author June 21
The Kennebec Historical Society’s June presentation, “Escape From Bunker Hill,” is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St. in Augusta. Dale Potter-Clark’s new historical novel, “Escape from Bunker Hill,” tells a story about a native Maine couple who move to Jacksonville, Florida, to help slaves escape north. […]
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Messages painted on Gardiner building raise eyebrows with QAnon message, code violation
Words appeared June 3 on two sides of the Gardiner Feed building on Maine Avenue, but with the building slated to be repainted, they will not be there much longer.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Richmond School Department strengthens high school graduation requirements
Officials have upped the minimum required credit-equivalents from 15 to 21 in the district’s first major policy shift away from Regional School Unit 2.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Erskine club makes bat houses during workshop
The Erskine Academy Environmental Club sponsored a bat house construction workshop on May 27. Students used upcycled wood materials to construct four chamber bath houses in an effort to protect bats. The environmental club initially hosted a talk on bats by Chewonki in March and learned about diseases and changes to the environment that threaten the […]
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Waterville, Winslow, Vassalboro, schools to participate in the Summer Meals Program
Waterville Public Schools, Winslow Public Schools and Vassalboro Community School are participating in the Summer Meals Program sponsored by USDA. There will be nine open sites in Waterville and f sites in Winslow and Vassalboro where breakfast and lunches will be provided to all children free of charge. Bring your children for a free lunch […]
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Augusta officials seek to maximize housing on current police station site
Augusta Housing Authority officials said it may not be feasible to acquire the building at the previously discussed price of $650,000.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Augusta city councilor with political organizing background sworn in as new Kennebec County register of probate
Abigail St. Valle, 31, fills the vacancy created by the retirement of longtime register Kathleen Ayers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Winthrop teen summonsed after crash sends pickup truck into Cobbossee Stream
Police say Chase Cloutier, 19, of Winthrop, was issued a summons for imprudent speed after the pickup truck he was driving crashed through a guardrail on Route 126 at the West Gardiner-Litchfield town line and ended up submerged.