The beauty of light rays refracted inside raindrops give us — or so it seems — a peculiar sense of grace being imposed on the world, Dana Wilde writes.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
At an upcoming special meeting, Litchfield to consider allowing fire department to bill insurance companies for calls
Other matters at the Aug. 8 meeting will include repairs and maintenance of the fire station parking and an item requiring declaration of write-in candidates in order for those votes to be counted.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Randolph’s town budget up nearly $400,000, but mostly in overrun costs for the new fire station
The town will ask residents on Wednesday night to approve a $2.8 million budget, an increase of $410,304 from last year’s $2.4 million budget.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Lincoln County Democratic Committee partners with food pantries
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee is partnering with local food pantries to collect food and household items, part of a new outreach initiative. The organization will collect food and other items for a different local food pantry each month, focusing on specific products requested by each organization. There are eight food pantries in Lincoln County, […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Man indicted on charges he stabbed Farmingdale man in stomach
Hector Rivera, 26, faces Class A charge of elevated aggravated assault and other charges, and is among those indicted recently by a Kennebec County grand jury.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Court documents identify teen charged with murder in Mount Vernon girl’s killing
Aidan Grant, 15, of Wayne is charged with intentional or knowing murder in connection with the July 18 killing of Brooke McLaughlin, 14.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area superintendent resigns after a month on job, marking fifth departure of school leader in three years
Matthew Gilbert, who took over for Tonya Arnold in February and officially began July 1 as RSU 2 superintendent, announced Friday he will leave the job Sept. 30.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Open Farm Day spotlights, celebrates Maine agriculture
Annual event is part of Real Maine’s agritourism initiative, and features open house events at farms across the state.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Gardiner officials seek candidates to fill District 2 seat on City Council
Anyone interested in filling the vacant seat must submit a letter of interest.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston Fair celebrates 70 years of Maine agriculture
The fair is seeing great attendance, with an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 attending on Friday.