Eldon McLean, 93, was honored Feb. 9 as the oldest resident of North Anson. He was presented the ceremonial Boston Post Cane by the Anson Historical Society at the Anson Town Office. McLean’s wife Laurie was present, as well as President Sharon Mellows, Vice President Charlotte Withee, Chair Ralph Withee, Anson Administrator Tammy Murray and […]
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Avian flu detected in Kennebec County prompts more vigilance
Evidence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kennebec County means more vigilance on the part of those raising domestic poultry and relying on measures already in place.
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School until late June or thousands of dollars in unbudgeted expenses?
Districts, including those based in Augusta, Gardiner and Winthrop, are no longer reimbursed for providing students meals on remote learning days, complicating efforts to reschedule missed hours of instruction.
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Proposal would increase fees by 15% at Augusta’s Hatch Hill Landfill
With the landfill projected to be full in about four years, officials say they need to put money away to help offset the future cost of expanding the landfill.
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Richmond bicentennial celebrates its history in the ice trade
Richmond’s bicentennial year celebration began with a weekend of fire and ice, with fireworks Friday marking the 200th anniversary of the town’s incorporation, and ice carving, ice history and ice skating scheduled for Saturday.
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Vassalboro library to host author’s talk on Underground Railroad Feb. 18
The Vassalboro Community Library and Vassalboro Historical Society are co-hosting a book talk by local historian and author Dale Potter-Clark of Vassalboro. The talk is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Vassalboro Public Library, 930 Bog Road. Potter-Clark, a Vassalboro resident, will discuss her new historical novel about the Underground Railroad, “Escape […]
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Artists imbue found objects with spiritual significance in new exhibit at University of Maine at Augusta
“The Art of Assemblage: Myth, Mystery and Spirituality” includes the work of four contemporary Maine artists who have recontextualized found objects into spiritual-themed pieces.
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First cases of avian flu reported in Kennebec County
Both wild birds and a domestic flock in Kennebec County have been found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu this year.
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Week In Photos Feb. 3-10, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Officials unable to pinpoint source of foul odor in the air in Augusta area
The Augusta Fire Department said the smell is not coming from the city, but that the investigation is ongoing.