WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Honors: Ben Fors, Grade 9 Joshua Grant, Grade 7 Caleb Juarez, Grade 8 Nathan Juarez, Grade 7 High Honors: Anabelle Barry, Grade 8 Connor Barry, Grade 7 Layla Bazemore, Grade 6 […]
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Augusta Food Bank gets surprise food donation
The Augusta Food Bank received donated food items Nov. 30 from UScellular to aid the food bank in its mission of providing a supplemental source of food to individuals and families in need. This donation will help stock the shelves and help feed an average of 350 households in the community. The company delivered nearly […]
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Winthrop officials agree to revisit controversial mooring ordinance
The town plans to present a new draft of the policy in early 2023. The existing policy will remain in effect in the meantime.
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Photos: Maine Legislature opens 131st session
Lawmakers met Wednesday, the first day of the new legislative session. Swearing-in Day at the Maine State Capitol is usually an exercise in pomp and circumstance, with new lawmakers getting to know each other, the process and the building and rookies and veterans alike on the hunt for good committee assignments. But between Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, becoming the first Black speaker of the House of Representatives and a looming vote on Mills’ proposed $474 million emergency winter energy relief plan, this first day of a new Legislature felt different.
Photos by Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal
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String of car burglaries reported in Augusta neighborhood
A half-dozen burglaries from motor vehicles, and one theft of an entire vehicle, were reported in the Sewall Street area.
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Kennebec County mulls gift of memorial bench honoring late probate judge
Kennebec County commissioners plan to decide in two weeks whether to accept a granite bench as a memorial to the late Judge James Mitchell, who presided over Kennebec County’s probate court for nearly four decades before his death in 2016.
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PHOTO: Vassalboro Scouts give notebooks to legion post
The Webelos of Vassalboro Cub Scout Pack 410, on behalf of the entire Pack, met Monday, Nov. 21, with Jim Kilbride, who is the adjutant of American Legion Post #126 in Vassalboro. The Webelos delivered a donation of Forever Grateful notebooks and pens to be placed into the stockings provided to veterans at the Veterans […]
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State transportation officials vow better communication in wake of contentious interstate solar project in Augusta
Augusta city councilors say they weren’t informed of the state’s plans to install 8,000 solar modules on 15 acres of land at interstate exits in Augusta, but state officials say they would have been willing to hold a public hearing if there had been interest.
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UMA faculty asks for ‘advocate’ in their new president as system commits nearly $70,000 to search
Faculty at the University of Maine at Augusta told the search committee Tuesday they want a leader who can inspire and motivate the community.
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South Gardiner student makes Bob Jones University Chamber Singers
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Drew Hilton of South Gardiner was named to the Bob Jones University Chamber Singers. Hilton is a sophomore majoring in Christian Ministries. Chamber Singers, conducted by Dr. Andrew Huish, is a 20-voice ensemble of upper level students studying voice and who hold membership in Chorale, the BJU top-tier choir. The BJU choral […]