The Wednesday classes will cover routine maintenance, roadside repairs, general bicycle mechanics and how to perform a basic tune-up.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Readfield-area school district targets learning gaps with COVID-19 relief funds
Regional School Unit 38 is to receive $1.49 million from the federal Elementary and Secondary School Elementary Relief Fund.
MaineGeneral Health working on contingency plan for staffing as deadline approaches for Mills’ vaccination mandate
As of Tuesday, about 81% of the hospital’s employees met the COVID-19 vaccination mandate Gov. Janet Mills has set for health care workers.
Rules meant to improve solar farm appearance proposed in Augusta
A moratorium put in place by city councilors bans any new solar farm development until rules increasing visual screening requirements are in place.
Liz Soares: Making contact
I am gratified so many people are reacting to the months of social isolation by connecting with others, writes Liz Soares.
Augusta reports skunk with rabies found in Northern Avenue area
City officials are urging that residents use extra caution and not leave their pets unattended.
Union library to host didgeridoo player
Forest Weston’s “Enjoy the Sounds of a Variety of Didgeridoos” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, via Zoom at the Vose Library, 392 Common Road in Union. Weston has worked 40 years as a forester, and began playing didgeridoo 12 years ago. He is a strong proponent of using the didgeridoo as a […]
Gardiner club seeks donations for new clubhouse
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Kennebec Valley are trying to raise $400,000 to complete a fundraising campaign by Oct. 31.
Family, police wait for confirmation on identity of remains found in Falmouth
Anneliese Heinig, who would be 39 now, disappeared in November 2019. She was last seen in Richmond, although a witness has said someone matching her description was seen walking away from an SUV registered to Heinig’s parents early on Nov. 26, 2019.
Hallowell approves licenses for 2 marijuana businesses
City council approved licenses for Freshy Fresh Edible Co. LLC, a marijuana manufacturing facility, and an adult-use license for Homegrown of Hallowell, LLC.