HALLOWELL — Goodrich-Caldwell American Legion Post 6 seeks donations for its benefit lawn sale, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, at 114 Second St. No televisions or clothing will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the legion’s community programs. To have donated items picked up, call Don Garrison at 207-491-0128, Larry Auger […]
Kennebec Journal
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Messalonskee Lake Watershed survey set for Sept. 29, 30
The Friends of Messalonskee plan to conduct a survey Sept. 29 and 30 of the developed land areas in the Messalonskee Lake watershed, which includes portions of land within Oakland, Belgrade, Sidney, Mount Vernon, Readfield, Manchester and Augusta. The survey is meant to identify and prioritize sources of erosion and stormwater runoff that may affect […]
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Union library to host virtual talk by author of ‘Downeast’
Gigi Georges is scheduled to give a virtual presentation of her book “Downeast” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, as part of the “Vose or Virtual Wednesday” series. Georges turned to narrative non-fiction writing after an extensive career in politics, public service, and academia. A former White House special assistant to the president and United […]
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New Manchester trail connects to Hallowell’s recreation area
The new trail, dubbed the ‘Kerns Hill Connector,’ is roughly 1.5 miles and connects to the approximately 4.5-mile trail system at Hallowell’s ‘The RES.’
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Gardiner officials identify city manager candidate
Christopher Ryan, director of community and economic development for Harvard, Massachusetts, will visit Gardiner on Sept. 28 to meet with city staff, tour facilities and meet with members of the public.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Testimony wraps up in Auburn Walmart parking lot shooting trial
Gage Dalphonse is on trial in Augusta for killing Jean Fournier following a confrontation in 2019.
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Lawyers, father seek to show Augusta jury that shooter acted in self-defense
Gage Dalphonse, 23, of Auburn is on trial for murder in the 2019 shooting death of Jean Fournier, 41, of Turner.
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Winthrop superintendent urges parents to contact lawmakers to redefine ‘close contact’
Despite a mask mandate and a newly installed air filtration system, Winthrop public schools have at least 50 students in quarantine.
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Textile conservator to present antique samplers in Dresden
Susan Jerome, collections manager at the University of Rhode Island Historic Textile and Costume Collection, is scheduled to host a presentation on antique samplers at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Pownalborough Court House, at 23 Courthouse Road in Dresden. This event is free and open to the public, but those planning to attend […]
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Wiscasset art gallery to feature works by fine art photographers
WISCASSET — For its final show of the season, the Maine Art Gallery plans to feature four fine art photographers, each celebrating Maine through their own point of view and aesthetic. Works by Terry Hire, Jim Nickelson, Lisa Mossel Vietze and Olga Merrill explore the state through both abstract and representational imagery, all with a […]