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Whitefield library seeks donations for July 16 book, yard sale
The Whitefield Library is looking for donations for its annual used book and yard sale, set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at 1 Arlington Lane. Items can be brought to the library before 2 p.m. Friday, July 15, or before 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16. People are asked not to donate […]
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Disability Pride in Augusta celebrates ‘every person’s uniqueness’
A large crowd gathered Friday in Augusta for Disability Pride Maine, which had not been held since 2019 because of the pandemic.
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Swan Island ferry halted by Coast Guard over lack of inspection
The ferry had been in operation for seven years. Now, federal officials say it unsafe and poses a threat to the environment. Service will not resume until the state provides the necessary documentation to operate a small passenger vessel.
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Week In Photos July 1-8, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Women’s barbershop chorus performs for veterans, plans summer events
Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop chorus performed for veterans June 29 at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. The chorus members look forward to resuming their performance schedule as the year progresses, according to a news release from the chorus. Performances include the chorus’ annual yard sale, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and […]
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Sidney’s Maine Arts Academy hosts graduation ceremony
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy celebrated the class of 2022 at a June 3 graduation. This was the fifth graduating class at the school, which opened the fall of 2016. The evening’s ceremony began with a performance by the MeAA Jazz Band followed by opening remarks by Mary Heather King, head of school, and “The […]
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Accused of drunken driving, Hallowell Public Works foreman expected back at work next week
Christopher Buck, 53, who reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .26 when arrested Sunday, is expected to return to work next week and be able to drive city vehicles, if his driver’s license is still active.
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Proposed Gardiner sewer rate increase wins early support
Proposed 4% increase expected to raise about $52,000 during this fiscal year, which would help pay higher costs during the fiscal year that started a week ago and allow the Wastewater Department to begin saving toward the next phase of its system upgrades.
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Augusta-based agency to host Disability Pride Day July 8
AUGUSTA — After a three-year break, Disability Rights Maine plans to hold Disability Pride Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 8, at The Pavilion at Mill Park, Water Street. The event will be held rain or shine, according to a news release from the protection and advocacy agency. The day will include […]