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Gardiner church’s Nov. 6 concert to benefit Hurricane Ian relief efforts

October 31, 2022October 5, 2022

GARDINER — The Highland Avenue United Methodist Church plans to present a public concert Sunday, Nov. 6. A free will offering will be directed to relief efforts in Florida due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian. A concert of Christian music, composed by Ralph Cheney and Sandy Nisbet, will be held at 2 p.m. […]

Community, Kennebec Journal

Augusta Cub Scouts hold food drive

October 31, 2022October 25, 2022

Scouts from Augusta Cub Scout Pack 603 took part in their annual “Scouting for Food” drive Oct. 15. This year they sought to collect enough canned and other non-perishable foods for the Feed-A-Neighbor program, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. Shaw’s Supermarket in […]

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

United Way of Kennebec Valley to line up giving with community Impact2032 goals

by Jessica Lowell October 30, 2022October 31, 2022

Impact2032 is to shape the United Way of Kennebec Valley’s community investment grant decisions that are to be made once this year’s fundraising campaign, with a $2 million goal, is completed.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Officials: Augusta’s proposed comprehensive plan updates might need updating

by Keith Edwards October 30, 2022October 31, 2022

Work on the city’s proposed new comprehensive plan, a 260-page document that guides decisions affecting the city, was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education

Winthrop, Somerville schools receive federal funding for electric buses

by Chris Bouchard October 29, 2022October 31, 2022

Winthrop received funding for four electric buses and Somerville-based RSU 12 received funding for two electric buses through EPA Clean School Bus Program.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News

Augusta overnight shelter nears opening

by Keith Edwards October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

Officials say the new shelter, at South Parish Congregational Church, will provide a safe, low-barrier space for unhoused people to spend winter nights.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime

Oregon man indicted for alleged assaults in Augusta hotel room

by Keith Edwards October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

Damian E. Sanchez allegedly raped his girlfriend, struck her in the head with a beer bottle and strangled her at an Augusta hotel room in the presence of their young son in January.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education

Over more than two decades, Chelsea physical education teacher’s passion for running has created community tradition

by Emily Duggan October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

Linda Peterson, a physical education teacher at Chelsea Elementary School, started a school fun run to help students develop a healthy mindset around the activity she has loved since childhood. On Saturday, the community will celebrate the 25th year of the event, which starts at 2 p.m. at the school.