Cub Scout Pack 410 held its annual Pinewood Derby races March 19 at Vassalboro Community School. Members of American Legion Post 126, including Commander Tom Richard and Adjutant Jim Kilbride were at the event. The Legion is the Chartered Organization Partner of the Scouting program. Each den, youth from the same grade in school, raced […]
Kennebec Journal
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Washington artist wins 2023 Union Fair poster contest
Alexa Pelkey of Washington is the winner of the The Union Maine — Maine’s Wild Blueberry Festival 2023 Poster Contest. During the 2023 Union Fair Society meeting March 20 Pelkey was presented a check for $750 by Union Fair President Matt Elwell, according to a news release from Rick Butler, fair trustee. Pelkey provided the […]
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Augusta library plans puzzle, pie fundraiser March 31, April 1
AUGUSTA — The Friends of Lithgow Library plans to hold a fundraiser, with pies and puzzles, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 31, and from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday April 1. The library is at 45 Winthrop St. The puzzles are priced by donation, and pies will start at $25, according to a news […]
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Maine Arts Academy to host theater students’ play festival April 5, 6
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy Student Theater Company plans to present its seventh annual Ten Minute Play Festival at 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 5 and 6, in Alumni Hall on the MeAA campus, 11 Goldenrod Lane. The evenings will include five original plays written, directed and performed by MeAA Theater students. The event […]
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Man who sexually assaulted child gets prison sentence nearly cut in half after initial conviction overturned
An improper meeting between the district attorney and judge resulted in the overturning of Eric Bard’s 2015 conviction. Now, instead of facing 50 years in prison for more than 21 charges, he is to serve 28.
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Augusta officials urge caution after report of skunk with rabies
The Maine Center for Disease Control notified Augusta city officials that a skunk in the area of Northern Avenue has contracted rabies.
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Chipotle to pay former Augusta workers $240,000 for breaching labor laws
The American restaurant chain serving Mexican fast food closed its Augusta location after employees were the first in the country to file for union representation.
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Sidney student named Messalonskee Principal’s Award recipient
Messalonskee High School senior Sophie Mihm of Sidney is receiving the 2023 Principal’s Award. This award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. Mihm’s involvement in school activities are too numerous to mention individually, but a few of those that she has been […]
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Eager to support local operations, Mainers brave the chill on Maine Maple Sunday
Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is an annual event, with sugarhouses across the state opening their doors for visitors to see the maple syrup-making process and taste the final products.
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Vassalboro student earns Erskine Principal’s Award
Malachi Lowery of Vassalboro, a senior at Erskine Academy, has been selected to receive the 2023 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, recognizes a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Lowery is a consistent high honors student in a highly competitive academic program that includes all classes […]