The historic St. Joseph’s Maronite Church Hafli is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Winslow Veterans of Foreign Wars at 175 Veteran Drive in Winslow. This event has been a tradition in the Waterville for more than a half century, showcasing the Lebanese community, a driving […]
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Panel discussion to feature ‘Indigenous Mid-Century Maine’
The final Maine’s Mid-Century Moment Series is scheduled at noon Friday, Sept. 24, to feature “Indigenous Mid-Century Maine,” with a panel discussion exploring the cultural and political issues affecting Indigenous communities. This virtual event is free and open to the public, but registration is required (docs.google.com/forms/d/1ahnk3ufDNwDtg3ax11JblIzVCGCMJNKTUKgqk1oOjuw/viewform?ts=60c90451&edit_requested=true). The University of Maine at Augusta’s panel discussion will […]
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Pick-your-own hemp season opens in Whitefield
Sheepscot General Farm, one of only a few dozen licensed hemp growers in Maine, offers four strains of hemp plants to people who want to make their own CBD products.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Race, social justice UMA’s theme for the academic year
Keynote speakers addressed the topic Friday afternoon during the University of Maine at Augusta’s annual convocation ceremony.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Shooter on trial for murder was punched before he shot Turner man, according to testimony
Gage Dalphonse, accused of shooting Jean Fournier in the parking lot of Walmart in Auburn in 2019, is on trial for murder in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Dresden taking first steps toward withdrawing from school district as new committee takes shape
The Dresden RSU 2 Review and Exploratory Committee will meet every third Thursday at 6 p.m.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Times Record
Woman critically injured in Richmond crash has died
Amanda Wogaman, who was pregnant at the time of the crash, underwent an emergency C-section and delivered a boy.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Skating association launches new programs for 2021
HALLOWELL — The Skating Association of Maine has announced the return of skating programs for the 2021 season. Programs started Tuesday with the first class of Learn To Skate USA at the Camden National Bank Ice Vault on the Whitten Road. Through the Learn To Skate USA program, SAM plans to offer the following classes: […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Auburn Walmart victim shot twice in back after confrontation, autopsy shows
Gage Dalphonse, who shot and killed Jean Fournier in the Auburn Walmart parking lot in 2019, is on trial at the Augusta courthouse for murder.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Most central Maine school districts lag state average for vaccinated staff members
Statewide, 75.6% of school staff members are fully vaccinated, meaning they have received two shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the one-dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson.