DAMARISCOTTA — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee will meet online at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15. Local Democratic legislators and other officials will provide updates at the close of this most current legislative session. Speakers include Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli (SD 23), Sen. Chloe Maxmin (SD 13), Reps. Lydia Crafts (HD 90), Allison Hepler […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Whitefield library reschedules used book and yard sale
WHITEFIELD — Because of the dismal Fourth of July weather, the Whitefield Library and Community Center Used Book and Yard Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at 1 Arlington Lane. The event will include a selection of used books and lots of yard sale treasures. Back by popular […]
Hallowell alliance plans ‘Summer of Pride’ events
As part of its “Summer of Pride” celebration, the Hallowell Pride Alliance plans to host its annual pride parade at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 17. Businesses, nonprofit organizations and civic groups from around Central Maine and beyond are encouraged to contact The Hallowell Pride Alliance via its Facebook page or by email at [email protected] to […]
Elsa downgraded to a post-tropical storm, but flash flood watch in effect for central Maine
Augusta and Waterville areas are on a flash flood watch until Saturday morning and, at a minimum, could expect one-and-a-half inches of rain.
Live music returns to historic Readfield Union Meeting House
With new CDC guidelines in place, the venue’s annual Summer Series has a full slate of events scheduled into August.
Hallowell-area school district uses additional state money to reduce town contributions to budget
The original allocation towns were billed was $10,484,485 and the new local allocation will be $9,635,109.
Hallowell officials to consider renewing TIF agreement for Ice Vault
Mayor George Lapointe said the city has not set a date for a public hearing on the agreement, and it is not on the agenda for the July 12 Hallowell City Council meeting.
Headstones damaged by fallen tree at historic Gardiner churchyard
Maple tree estimated at 200 years old split during Tuesday’s storm, damaging historic headstones that volunteers have been working for years to reassemble and put back where they belong.
Damariscotta gallery to hold gala opening of members’ show
DAMARISCOTTA — River Arts at 36 Elm St. celebrates its artist members with a reception from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 10. The public is invited to the opening of the members’ show to enjoy the art, meet the artists, and partake in light refreshments. This year, River Arts’ gallery walls are filled with […]
Winthrop High recognizes honor students
Winthrop High School has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. High Honors Seniors: Kerrigan Anuszewski, Hannah Duley, Rowan Goebel-Bain, Noah Grube, Dana Lesko, Lindsay Letourneau, Ella Michaud, Nathan Miller, Fisher Parker, Teresa Siniak and Jacob Smith. Juniors: Sarah Adam, Anna Berkes, Montana Daigle, Eleanor Folsom, Camille Graves, Justin Heath, Marta Norton, […]