The Hallowell Initiatives Committee for Historic Preservation is sponsoring garden tours of outstanding gardens in Hallowell and Augusta. The tours are planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Tickets cost $20 each. All proceeds go to the committee’s fund for historic preservation, according to a news release from the group. Garden tour […]
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Hall-Dale High School recognizes summa cum laude graduates
Katie Allen was named valedictorian, and Tanley Tibbetts, salutatorian.
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Jefferson church seeks vendors for July 30 fair
St. Giles Jefferson’s annual fundraising fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at the 72 Gardiner Road church. Major features will include lunches and snacks from a local food truck, a quilt raffle, a pie sale, a country cupboard booth, a garden center, and children’s activities. Crafters and other vendors […]
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Kenney Awards return to live event on the Kennebec River
Realtor Johnny Swan was named 2022 Cynergy Professional, and Elliott Office Products won the chamber’s 2022 President’s Circle Award during the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce event Friday at Mill Park in Augusta.
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Presque Isle man charged with arson in Litchfield gas station fires
Robert Bowring, 39, was charged for allegedly setting fires near gas pumps Thursday night, officials said.
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Killer’s spiritual beliefs a factor as authorities weigh request for increased privileges
Enoch Petrucelly, who was found not criminally responsible for stabbing his brother to death in 2008 and committed to the custody of the state, is seeking increased autonomy.
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Waterville man indicted on attempted murder, domestic violence charges
Maurice Watkins-Cundiff allegedly fired more than a dozen shots during a domestic dispute in April.
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Old Hallowell Day returns for the first time since pandemic
The festival, which has been put on since 1968, is making a comeback Saturday after organizers consulted with local doctors about how to host the event safely while the coronavirus continues to spread.
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Week In Photos July 8-15, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Waterville society to host first Woofstock Music Festival Aug. 13
The Humane Society Waterville Area’s first Woofstock Festival is set for noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the 100 Webb Road society. This event will feature local bands, food and drinks. All ticket sales and HSWA merchandise proceeds will go toward the society, as well as 10% of the proceeds from event vendors. Free general […]