At our house we no longer expect patches of frost until October, writes Dana Wilde.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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NAMI to offer 2 new online educational presentations
HALLOWELL — NAMI Maine, a statewide nonprofit organization providing education, support and advocacy for people living with mental illness and their families, has opened registration for two new educational presentations. “Supporting Safety + Well-Being in Our Young People,” with Krystel Thyrring, Youth Mental Health Programs director at NAMI Maine, is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 […]
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Days after classes begin, COVID-19 cases reported at schools in central Maine
Because of the universal mask mandate at the elementary schools, close contacts who have been identified need not quarantine if they do not show symptoms of the virus, according to officials.
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Augusta will have contested races for mayor, City Council and school board
Current At-Large Councilor Marci Alexander and Mark O’Brien, a former councilor and school board chairperson, seek to be elected mayor.
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Fishing facility construction causes temporary road closure in Augusta
South Belfast Avenue only expected to be closed Tuesday. Augusta Police Chief Jared Mills says the closure could be extended, however, if unforeseen circumstances arise.
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Readfield organization restoring nearly century-old tower clock
The clock was purchased by former Waterville Mayor Leon O. Tebbetts and added to the Union Meeting House in 1930.
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Spectrum Generations receives $10K to benefit meals program
AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations received a $10,000 donation from Kennebec Savings Bank on July 30 to support the organization’s Meals on Wheels program. The program provides nutritionally balanced meals for homebound individuals 60 or older and to people with a disability who are unable to prepare a meal because of physical or mental limitations. Meals […]
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Soaring home sale prices prompt Augusta to ponder property revaluation
Officials warn a revaluation, in the current market, is likely to push more of the property tax burden onto residents.
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Fund awards more than $334K to 22 Maine organizations
Through its Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Fund, the Maine Community Foundation has awarded grants totaling $334,202 to 22 Maine organizations. MaineCF donors made an additional two grants totaling $13,000 from donor-advised funds. Local grantees include: • Bearnstow, Mount Vernon, to support infrastructure needs in consultation with Maine Preservation and prioritize a three-year restoration […]
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Bike ride in doctor’s memory set for Sept. 19
The fifth annual “Share the Road with Carol” memorial bike ride is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 19. The all-ages commemorative bike ride is to be held in Windsor and Whitefield. The ride, which has 12- and 27-mile options, starts and ends at the Windsor Town Office. This annual ride honors the memory of Dr. […]