The driver of a tractor-trailer that rolled over on Interstate 95, shortly before 8 a.m. Friday in Augusta, has been charged with operating under the influence of drugs and drug possession.
Kennebec Journal
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Whitefield Lion’s golf tourney well attended
The Whitefield Lion’s Club held its 14th Charity Golf Tournament on July 24. This year 67 players participated. The event was made possible by the hard work of the committee members and to Leon Oliver of Sheepscot Links in Whitefield. Sponsors included Bailey’s Auto Sales Inc. Black Duck Realty, Country Corners, C.B. Haskell Fuel Co. […]
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Winthrop schools to mandate masks indoors and participate in pool testing
Updated return-to-school plan includes five days of in-person learning per week, with no remote option, 3 feet of physical distancing between students and assigned seating on buses and at cafeterias.
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Kennebec County launches grant program with COVID relief funds
Under the American Rescue Plan Act, Kennebec County will get $23.7 million to help recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New development with 6 condos coming to Hallowell
The $2.5 million project will include six units, each with four bedrooms, two decks, a garage and more than 2,500 square feet of living area.
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Washington Challenge 5K, fun run post rapid results
The Washington Challenge 5K Road Race and 1-mile Fun Run returned Aug. 8 after a hiatus last year because of the pandemic. The Fun Run attracted 10 participants between ages 3 and 68. Their course started at the town monument, went up the hill to Prescott School, then back, ending at the Gibbs Library. Charlie […]
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United Way golf scramble hosts 25 teams, raises $18K
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley raised $18,512 to support community programming at its 51st annual golf scramble. Twenty-five teams competed and 27 businesses sponsored the tournament, held Aug. 9 at the Augusta Country Club in Manchester. Proceeds from the event will support United Way’s annual fundraising campaign, which aims to fund 45 programs […]
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner to celebrate longtime owner of Harvey’s Hardware
Bill Harvey is being celebrated for his decades of contributions to the Gardiner community as the owner of Harvey’s Hardware, his efforts in sustaining Gardiner’s downtown and his civic activities.
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Chelsea-area school district to participate in pool testing, mandate masks inside
After a lengthy discussion at Tuesday night’s school board meeting, Regional School Unit 12 plans to register for pool testing in the coming days and universally require masks for students, staff and visitors.
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Liz Soares: Recommended reading
Among the 49 books read so far this year, writes Liz Soares, are many mysteries and thrillers, with a healthy mix of nonfiction.