The donation was made in honor of the late Charlie Gove just before the foundation dissolved due to a lack of membership.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Litchfield postpones tax commitment after typo delays approval of school budget
Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels says in the meantime, there is enough money in reserve to cover county tax obligations.
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In response to thefts, Hallowell to fly Pride flags on City Hall, Water Street for one month
The issue prompted debate regarding whether nongovernmental flags should be raised outside municipal buildings.
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New homeless shelter at Augusta church approved without opposition
The shelter at the South Parish Congregational Church is planned to be open from November through April, every overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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Lincoln County committee to host harvest dinner Oct. 2 in Jefferson
JEFFERSON — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans to hold its annual harvest dinner at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at Le Barn, at 132 Waldoboro Road. “We’re thrilled that Jim and Marie Lindsey have loaned us the use of this remarkable building that they have so lovingly restored,” said Valarie Johnson, organizer of the […]
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Augusta’s 2nd sinkhole in a month repaired on Western Avenue
A failing brick manhole caused a sinkhole to form Tuesday in front of the Augusta Plaza. The unusual leak has prompted a review of other manholes in the city.
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‘Duke’ Dulac, Augusta barber and political pollster ahead of his time, dies
The Augusta barber who polled his clients to predict political outcomes gained notoriety after being the only one to forecast the upset election of James Longley as Maine’s governor in 1975.
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New Chelsea town manager hopes to bring more growth to small Kennebec County town
Christine Landes, who started the Chelsea job about two weeks ago, recently served as the city manager of Gardiner and town manager of New Gloucester.
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Police investigate threat at St. Michael School in Augusta, say there is no danger
A student allegedly posted a video containing threats against the Catholic school’s staff, and city police responded around 7 a.m. on Tuesday.
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Owner-occupied apartment buildings could help revitalize Sand Hill area, Augusta officials say
Incentivizing people to buy apartment buildings, fix them and live in them could improve a historic neighborhood that fell into disrepair and help address the city’s housing shortage.