Erskine Academy recently announced that Malachi Lowery, son of Holly Hilton of Vassalboro, has been named a Commended Student in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Lowery is among approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Lowery will not continue in the 2023 competition for National Merit […]
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Maine Connections Academy names Pittston teen STAR student of month
SCARBOROUGH — Maine Connections Academy has selected Gracie Laverdiere, a ninth-grade student from Pittston, as its December STAR student of the month. The STAR Student recognition is awarded to a Maine Connections Academy scholar who represents the school’s values and spirit. Laverdiere is no stranger to traveling. She frequently spends days at a time on […]
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Augusta Community Christmas Dinner volunteers deliver meals, fellowship
Volunteers at the South Parish Congregational Church prepared meals Christmas Day, while other delivered the food to community members.
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Power restored to most customers in central Maine in wake of storm
Electricity was restored to nearly everyone in Kennebec County by Christmas Day after a weekend storm brought heavy rain and wind gusts that left about 300,000 customers in the dark across the state.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Christmas Eve fire destroys historic Gardiner home
Firefighters battle Saturday morning blaze at the Laura Richards House at 3 Dennis St., where an occupant of the home suffered burns.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Thousands in central Maine lose power as winter storm grips region
A massive storm that has rolled across the U.S. blew into central Maine on Friday with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 65 mph.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
Randolph woman finds balance in belly dancing after overcoming cancer
Karen Ferroni, formerly a high-ranking hospital administrator, turned 70 this year and is now teaching a belly dancing class in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
With heavy rain and snowmelt, Kennebec River expected to flood
The storm expected Friday is predicted to bring heavy rain, powerful wind gusts and plummeting temperatures, ushering in an icy Christmas weekend for central Maine and the potential for widespread power outages.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell restaurant cited for 691 child labor law violations, fined $17,275
The violations at The Quarry Tap Room occurred over two years, and primarily involved employees younger than 18 working more hours than permitted by the state, according to officials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop School Board bans dogs on school property, but not on public trail
The prohibition on dogs on school property is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 3, when students return from the holiday break.