The questions will ask residents if they approve renovating the old fire station to house the police and whether they support a multi-bay public works facility.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Union library to host historian, historical interpreter Sept. 28
In June, six people set out to row a replica 17th century shallop, the Jane Stevens, from Georgetown to Fort William Henry in Pemaquid. They traveled across the mouth of the Sagadahoc and out of Boothbay Harbor, with stops at different islands along the way, according to a news release from Vose library. Historian and […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Incentive program at Kennebec County jail staff to continue 3 more months
A pilot program rewarding corrections officers at the Kennebec County jail for good attendance with $100 gas cards to preserve staffing levels at the correctional facility and curb forced overtime will continue for three more months.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Gardiner man on trial for murder shot former friend, attacked another with machete, prosecutor says
A defense attorney for Dylan Ketcham said he had been threatened and feared for his life.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Golf event in Belgrade raises $33K for youth mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine’s 2022 Golf Fore Kids’ Sake at Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, presented by Kennebec Savings Bank, raised $33,000 Sept. 2 to support one-to-one youth mentoring throughout mid-coast, central and eastern Maine, according to a news release from the youth mentoring program. Belgrade Golf Fore Kids’ Sake 2022 Tournament winners: • […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Amero to return to Hallowell-based school district as interim superintendent
The former principal of Monmouth Academy has been hired as the Regional School Unit 2 superintendent for the rest of the school year, while the district continues its search for a permanent leader.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
No officially contested local races in Augusta election
Candidates are running unopposed for six City Council and Board of Education seats, and no one has filed nomination papers for a seventh open spot.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Musicians, community come together to remember late, beloved Gardiner city councilor
LoganFest celebrated life of Robert “Logan” Johnston, an active member of the community who died in May.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Proposal for housing on Augusta’s Western Avenue approved, awarded 30-year tax break
Developer of Stevens Commons in Hallowell plans to build a 38-unit apartment building at 99 Western Ave. in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State
Apple orchard car show draws hundreds to Kents Hill
The idea came about roughly one year ago when show manager Brent St. Clair approached Kents Hill Orchard operator John Harker about how the farm looked like it was fertile ground for a car show.