GARDINER — Troop 672 celebrated its 90th birthday Aug. 15 by building a mini library for Christ Church Episcopal as a service project, according to Sarah Hubert, a parent of a Scout and Troop volunteer. “The Scouts and leaders also built a bottle bin that is behind Christ Church for people to place their bagged […]
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Gardiner Cub Scout Pack to hold open house Aug. 27
Gardiner Cub Scout Pack 627 plans to host an open house event from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Gardiner Commons, near the gazebo. There will be activities and games for all ages. Pack 672 is a family group for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Scouts and leadership from Troop 672 […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Simon West chosen to represent District 2 on the Gardiner City Council
Simon West, 35, was the only candidate interested in filling out the unfinished term of Kerstin Gilg, who resigned at the end of June because he was moving out of Gardiner.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Augusta police teach educators, public how to respond to active shooters
The state’s Department of Education doesn’t offer training for active shooter situations. Local authorities like the Augusta police have been rising to meet the need.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
State investigation finds Augusta officer justified in 2019 shooting of city man
A report by the Office of the Maine Attorney General states Officer Sabastian Guptill was acting in self-defense when he shot and wounded an Augusta man who was wanted for a domestic violence assault charge in Farmington.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Aug. 12-19, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education, Times Record
Hallowell-based school district begins search for interim superintendent
Regional School Unit 2 is assembling a search committee tasked with recommending candidates to the school board by Aug. 31.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Things to Do
Gardiner art walk returns for the first time since 2019
ArtWalk Gardiner, with the exception of a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, has been going on strong for nearly two decades.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop school district adopts COVID-19 guidelines for upcoming school year, drops remote learning option
The rules build upon recently updated recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
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Augusta program to host back-to-school event Aug. 21
Students need to be present to receive a backpack.