The program began over 15 years ago at a North Anson library, and has moved throughout Maine historical societies ever since.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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In wake of hoax calls, local school considers hiring a resource officer
Readfield-based Regional School Unit 38 officials are considering whether to hire a school resource officer following the Nov. 15 “active shooter” hoax calls.
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Active shooter hoax calls at Maine schools were ‘very real’ to those involved
The calls impacted 10 schools across Maine and are still under investigation by the Maine State Police and FBI.
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Whitefield plans Christmas party, open house Dec. 17
WHITEFIELD – A fire department open house and Christmas party with Santa has been scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at 24 Townhouse Road. At 4:30 p.m. Santa will arrive by a fire truck, light the Christmas tree, greet children and pass out gifts. Cookies, cider, popcorn and music will be provided, along with […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Hallowell theater’s auditions for ‘Love is Murder’ planned
HALLOWELL — Auditions for Gaslight Theater’s first show of 2023 are scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18, at Hallowell City Hall, 1 Winthrop St. “Love Is Murder” is a comedic spoof of the romance novel industry written by Tim Kelly. It begins when Valentina Velour, the Queen of Romance Fiction, […]
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Up to 400 housing units proposed off Civic Center Drive in Augusta
The proposal for condominiums and apartments at 435 and 443 Civic Center Drive on about 18 acres would require a zone change.
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Week In Photos Dec. 2-9, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Hallowell seeks volunteers for Dec. 15 children’s Christmas party
The city of Hallowell plans to sponsor a children’s Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 15. Santa is scheduled to arrive at 6 p.m. on a firetruck in front of City Hall at 1 Winthrop St. There will be arts and crafts, snacks and a present for each child. Santa also will have a box available for […]
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Whitefield Library plans pop-up caroling Dec. 16
Whitefield Library plans to sponsor an evening of caroling from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Sheepscot General Store, 98 Town House Road in Whitefield. People can sing around the outdoor fire pit, drink hot cocoa and visit with friends. For more information on this free event, call Sue McKeen at 207-446-7473. Check […]
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Litchfield man sentenced to at least 90 days in jail for child pornography videos on cellphone
Peter N. Davidson, 59, was charged after police used a search warrant to find eight sexually explicit videos involving children on his iPhone.