Mike and Sue Faulkner and their dog Sasha, are familiar faces in many Maine businesses. They regularly call on and visit these businesses regarding the Wayne Community Church Auction. In fact many business owners have befriended this committed couple who want to help their churches. The Faulkners have been soliciting donations in Maine for more […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Somerville woman receives lifetime achievement award
Diane E. Slason, formerly of Somerville, and now Heritage Nursing Home in Winthrop, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Maine Health Care Association. The ceremony was held June 1 at the Augusta Civic Center. She was recognized for being an accomplished equestrian for more than 75 years. She started riding at age 5, […]
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After back-to-back years of canceled festivities, central Maine is ready to celebrate July Fourth
Parades, food, music and fireworks will be featured as the region marks the anniversary of the North American British colonies declaring their independence from Great Britain.
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Jury finds Augusta man guilty of domestic assault, not guilty of felony aggravated assault
Bruce W. Tillson Jr., 45, reportedly strangled his then-wife, Jessica L. Tillson, until she lost consciousness, then revived her by pouring beer over her head.
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Hallowell club announces bridge results
Capitol City Duplicate bridge club has announced the winners for Wednesday and Thursday, June 22 and 23. The June 22 winners: Paul Mitnik and Paul Sherman placed first; Peter Rosenburg and Sue Robinson, second; David Offer and Ron Cote, third; and Dorothy Murray and Lynn Macleod, fourth. The June 23 winners: Dennis Purington and Glenn […]
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Proposal to build 260 market-rate apartments in Augusta faces backlash from neighbors
The city’s Planning Board on Tuesday delayed the proposal to allow the developer to obtain needed permits and address concerns from neighbors about the large, five-building complex off Eight Rod Road.
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Hobby Lobby, Harbor Freight Tools eye expansion into Augusta
The national chains are looking to occupy retail space in the former Sears building at Turnpike Mall off of Western Avenue.
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UMaine System trustees confirm two-week extension to chancellor’s contract
Two weeks after the short-term extension was announced to state lawmakers, the University of Maine System board of trustees votes to extend Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy’s contract to July 11.
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Kick For Cass returns July 9 to Waterville
More than 500 players, including 13 high school soccer teams from around the state, plan to join the return of the 11-hour, continuous soccer game, Kick For Cass, on Saturday, July 9, at Thomas College in Waterville. The annual event is held in honor and in memory of Cassidy Charette, a former midfielder for Messalonskee […]
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Gardiner store robber to serve 30 months in prison on felony charge
Joshua L. Brown was identified as the robber, including by his own mother, after police circulate security video image of him at the Big Apple store.