Rhonda Marquis of Mount Vernon plans to present a program about winter sowing and how to save money and feed that desire to garden in the winter. The program, sponsored by the Dr. Shaw Memorial Library, is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 North Road. Winter sowing […]
Kennebec Journal
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Augusta arts academy gets cleaning help from local Scouts
Maine Arts Academy recently welcomed members of Scout Troop 603 of Augusta who volunteered to clean at their new location. The academy has purchased the former Maine Veterans’ Home on Cony Road in Augusta, according to a news release from Diane Manter at the academy. The Scouts included Zach Corson, Anthony Fortin, Jacob Blais, Elizabeth […]
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School officials tasked with closing $6 million gap consider staff cuts, closing elementary school
Superintendent Jim Anastasio said the board will have to figure out how to close the multimillion-dollar shortfall that’s caused by necessary expenses, such as an increase in natural gas, electricity, transportation and tuition for special education.
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Hallowell officials approve additional money for public works land purchase
The City Council voted to take money out of two accounts so the city does not exceed its $250,000 borrowing limit.
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Winthrop school board raises substitute ed tech pay by $30 a day to attract workers
The move to match the $130-a-day rate substitute teachers are paid makes Winthrop Public Schools among the highest-paying district in the Augusta area for substitute education technicians.
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Winthrop town manager, who alleges he was harassed, to leave job earlier than planned
Town councilors appointed Steve Eldridge as the interim manager. Outgoing Town Manager Jeff Kobrock’s last day is expected to be Friday.
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China teen earns Eagle Scout rank
Samuel Boynton of China, a senior at Erskine Academy, was presented with the highest award in Scouting during a ceremony Feb. 5 at the China Baptist Church. Troop 479 Scoutmaster Christian Hunter said during the ceremony, “The pathway to Eagle can be described as a steep trail leading up to three peaks, the highest being […]
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School meals served on remote learning days will now be reimbursed by the state
The news could be a boon to central Maine districts that were facing thousands of dollars of unbudgeted expenses or ending the school year in late June.
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Hallowell council appoints police department sergeant as interim chief
The appointment of Sgt. Christopher Giles as interim police chief comes as former Chief Scott MacMaster is leaving the top job to become a patrol officer for the Gardiner Police Department.
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Sheriff’s deputy, his dog, and a passerby allegedly attacked by man on Richmond roadside
Shane M. Sawler, of Bath, was arrested on several charges.