St. Giles Church’s mascot, Giles the mouse, has been busily working with parishioners to prepare a fun day for kids at the church’s annual fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at 72 Gardiner Road, Jefferson. A highlight of the kids’ activities will be a Hobby Horse Showjumping Competition, a timed event […]
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Mount Vernon nonprofit revs up engines on its auction, finishes July 29
MOUNT VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors, a volunteer-based nonprofit that offers free rides to rural residents in its service area, is currently hosting its annual auction online. The auction began July 1, and the nonprofit is heading for a strong finish Friday, July 29. To place a bid on one-of-a-kind art, treats, and experiences, visit […]
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Augusta-based program to offer course for entrepreneurs, business owners
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine has an open call for Venturing Forth: Business Planning for Entrepreneurs, a tuition-free, comprehensive, online course scheduled to start Tuesday, Aug. 23. For new entrepreneurs or existing business owners, Venturing Forth helps participants create a written business plan from start to finish with feedback from facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs. The […]
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Augusta councilors reject large self-storage business proposal at former Kmart site
The controversial proposal to redevelop a run-down shopping plaza didn’t fit with hopes for the neighborhood, according to city officials and residents.
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Belly-flopping fish adorn downtown Augusta as sturgeon art project unveiled
Volunteers spent Friday afternoon installing fiberglass sturgeon along Water Street in Augusta, as part of an art project by the Augusta Downtown Alliance ahead of Saturday’s Sturgeon Stroll Art Walk.
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UMaine at Augusta prepping a new generation of students for the airline industry
The purchase of the new plane will allow UMA’s program to fly out of the Brunswick Executive Airport where before, it only flew out of the Augusta State Airport.
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Week In Photos July 15-22, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Augusta student to represent Maine at leadership conference
Kristin Merrill of Augusta, is one of 100 young women selected to attend the 75th American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation session July 23-30 in Washington, D.C. As part of the premier ALA program, two outstanding high school seniors are selected to represent their respective state as “senators” at ALA Girls Nation after participating in one […]
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Cony recognizes middle, high school honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High and Middle School has announced the following students were named to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Ahmad Abdalnabi, Emily Atigian, Courtney Bacon, Kiara Bowman, Madeleine Brochu, Angelina Crocker, Kevin Curtis, Emma Doiron, Hailey Fischer and Terra Greenlaw. Also, Julia Habib, Brianna Harriman, […]
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Impact2032 group launches goals to improve life in Kennebec County
A coalition of county businesses, nonprofits and governmental organizations, Impact2032 launches communitywide effort Thursday.