AUGUSTA — Kennebec Valley Tourism Council has awarded $2,500 in sponsorship support funds to the Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway Board of Directors for the Map/Visitor Guide Project. This funding aims to assist in the growth of tourism in Maine’s Kennebec Valley and produce a positive economic impact on the region. Old Canada Road […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Cony High School presents diplomas to 137 graduates, reminds them they are no longer children
Superintendent James Anastasio said his favorite thing in the 50 years of graduations he has attended is seeing people come together to share in the success of students.
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Hall-Dale High School graduates told to adapt to change, not judge a book by its cover
Outdoor ceremony in Farmingdale saw 56 graduates receive their diploma and five exchange students their certificate.
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Augusta officials, building owners reach deal that highlights difficulty of providing safe, affordable housing in city
Code violations at the Edwards Inn at 53 Water St. have prompted discussion about code violations and providing much-needed low-income housing in Augusta.
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Gardiner Area High School graduation brings excitement, sense of readiness
After 148 students graduated Saturday night at the Augusta Civic Center, they celebrated with a car parade around Gardiner followed by fireworks.
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Thousands attend Moose Permit Lottery in Augusta, and only a lucky few will go on the hunt of a lifetime
Out of 72,446 applicants, only 4,106 were chosen Saturday afternoon to receive a moose hunting permit in the state lottery. 46,242 applicants were residents, and the other 26,204 were non-residents, marking the highest number of applicants since 2003.
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In Monmouth Select Board race, 2 incumbents seek reelection with one newcomer challenging
Residents will vote for the two seats on the Select Board contested by three candidates.
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‘I wish we could hit’: Some call for change in Maine’s physicality difference between girls, boys lacrosse
Body checks are allowed in the boys game but prohibited on the girls side and some in the state would like to see this rule changed, even though it’s highly unlikely.
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Vaughan Homestead to host garden party in Hallowell June 17
HALLOWELL — Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead’s annual Garden Party is planned for 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at 2 Litchfield Road. People can celebrate the coming of summer and unwind with friends, stroll the gardens, take in a bit of history, eat food, hear music, play lawn games, and view the newly restored Music […]
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Augusta man charged for vandalizing police memorial
Justin Larrabee, 39, is charged with aggravated criminal mischief for spray painting over the memorial to Maine officers.