WEST GARDINER — Scouts from Troop 672 took part in the placement of wreaths at the graves of veterans Dec. 17, as part of a national Wreaths Across America event. The day began at the West Gardiner Fire Station followed by a ceremony at the cemetery, where taps was played and wreaths placed before the […]
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Erskine Academy holds Renaissance assembly
CHINA — Erskine Academy held a Renaissance assembly Dec. 16 to recognize first trimester award recipients. Recognition awards were presented to Mia Hersom, Brody Worth, Elsa Redmond, Gavyn Paradis, Adrianna Vernesoni, Nolan Burgess and Jesseca Eastup. Three seniors received Senior of the Trimester awards: Lillian Dorval, daughter of Jillian and Christopher Carey of Vassalboro; Kayla […]
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Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee adds 4 advisors
Four new advisors have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee. They are Nate Cotnoir of Sidney, Elizabeth Jabar of Waterville, Angela Parker of Benton and Darcy Whittemore of Readfield. MaineCF’s county committees are made up of community members who live or work in the county and serve as local ambassadors for the […]
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Pine Tree Society to offer program for deaf, hard of hearing
ROME — In February, Maine deaf and hard of hearing youth can attend a long weekend at Pine Tree Camp. This program, the Dirigo Experience, is scheduled for Friday through Monday, Feb. 17-20 at 14 Pine Tree Camp Road. Through outdoor experiences and team building with peers, participants will have the chance to make new […]
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Kennebec County secures new office space in Augusta for sheriff’s department
Kennebec County commissioners have bought 73 Winthrop St., the former home of the Maine Primary Care Association, to house the administrative offices of the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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Gardiner Cubmaster receives Wood Badge beads, neckerchief
Scott St. Amand, Cubmaster of Pack 672 in Gardiner, completed all requirements for the extensive Wood Badge Training program and received his Wood Badge Beads and neckerchief on Nov. 29 at the Christ Episcopal Church in Gardiner. St. Amand also serves as the Kennbec Valley District co-chair for training, along with Scott Fails of Farmington. […]
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Maine group acted in ‘bad faith’ by withholding public records about former Kennebec County jail inmate, justice says
A Superior Court justice ordered the Maine County Commissioners Association self-funded risk management pool to pay attorneys’ fees and release the wrongfully withheld documents detailing a settlement with a former Kennebec County jail inmate who alleged that officers used excessive force and racial slurs against him.
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Wiscasset-based foundation offers environmental leaders scholarships
WISCASSET — Chewonki Foundation is offering two $15,000 Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarships to support Maine students who would like to join Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki in 2023-24 for the fall or spring of their junior year in high school. The semester-long academically rigorous residential program is based in Wiscasset. Learning takes place in […]
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Police identify victim in Hallowell shooting
Hallowell police have identified the victim in Sunday’s early morning shooting as Joshua Arbour, 42, as officers continue their search for the suspect wanted in connection with the shooting.
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Augusta church to offer free curbside Christmas dinner
AUGUSTA — A free curbside Christmas dinner is scheduled to be provided at South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St., from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25. All are welcome to a full turkey dinner. Those unable to drive to the church, who would like a turkey dinner delivered to the greater Augusta […]