Families are invited to a children’s program about local writer Barbara Cooney, scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the Chapman-Hall House, 270 Main St. in Damariscotta. There will be a read-aloud story and conversation about the author and illustrator. Cooney, of Damariscotta, wrote more than 100 children’s books and was the recipient of […]
Kennebec Journal
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Winthrop boaters launch petition against mooring ordinance
Some boaters say they will refuse to remove their moorings from the water, as they were told that there is no legal basis for Winthrop’s ordinance that requires people to own shorefront property in order to set anchor.
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Week In Photos July 29 – August 5, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Hallowell Multicultural Center working to become welcoming community hub
The facility, run by the Capital Area New Mainers Project, held its first official event during Old Hallowell Day in July.
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Randolph youth recognized for courage in fighting rare cancer
Seven-year-old Henry Downs of Randolph was honored July 17 as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock for the courage he has displayed battling a rare cancer at a young age. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues its commitment to supporting the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, […]
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Drought conditions worsen across central Maine
Lower snowpacks over the past few winters and the earlier start to the spring have contributed to drought conditions that are worsening across central Maine.
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With events like Saturday’s Brewfest, Augusta’s downtown is drawing more visitors
With an expected draw of 500 to 800 people on Saturday, the fifth Kennebec River Brewfest is the latest event to attract visitors to Augusta’s historic downtown.
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Winthrop Public Schools selects new leaders for middle, high schools as administrative shuffle ripples through region
Schools across central Maine are seeing shifts in leadership ahead of the new school year, which begins in a few weeks.
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Burnham student earns senior writing award at Emerson College
BOSTON — Allison Hughes of Burnham received an award in the nonfiction category for Senior Writing Awards at Emerson College as a distinction winner for Hughes’ essay “Discrete Grief.” Hughes, a creative writing major, is a member of the class of 2022. Check out upcoming area events!
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St. Michael Parish to collect toothpaste, shampoo for single mothers
In the coming weeks, St. Michael Parish in Augusta plans to help local single mothers who need assistance keeping up with the expenses of caring for their children. Large baskets will be stationed in the front of each parish church on the weekends of Aug. 6 and 7, and 13 and 14 for parishioners and […]