According to the fair President Diana Morgan, the first three days of the fair were also “very busy.”
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Volunteer grieving group in central Maine continued support throughout pandemic
The group met virtually during the coronavirus pandemic and is looking to grow as in-person programming comes back as an option.
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UMA to hold event on Mt. Vernon’s Maine Chance Spa
The University of Maine at Augusta is to hold a virtual event, hosted by the Belgrade Historical Society, on Elizabeth Arden’s Maine Chance Spa at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 30. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Lisa Walker, an associate professor of English at the University of Southern […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Open house, tours set for historic Newcastle church
NEWCASTLE — Tours of the historic St. Patrick Church at 380 Academy Hill Road are to be offered from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, July 4, with an open house in the church’s museum. The events precede Mass at 11 a.m., to which all are invited. Visitors can enjoy artifacts that reflect the history of […]
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Erskine recognizes 3rd trimester honor students
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy has announced the following students were named to its third-trimester honors list for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Abbygail Blair, Everett Blair, Johnathan Blair, Nomi Bouwens, Samantha Box, Anthony Chessa, Ashley Clavette, Nolan Cowing, Joleigh Crockett, Cody Devaney, Abigail Dumas, Amelia Evans, Addison Gamage, Margaret Gamage, […]
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Dresden resident sworn in as Hallowell-area school district’s newest board member
Jeffrey Bickford replaces Jeffrey Pierce, who resigned from the Regional School Unit 2 school board in early May, as a Dresden representative.
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Viles Arboretum prepares for opening of new Education Center in Augusta
The Education Center is expected to help the nonprofit organization diversify its offerings and programs, particularly the children’s summer camp that starts Aug. 2.
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Hallowell appoints new city manager
Gary Lamb, who is currently town administrator in Waterboro, will begin his Hallowell tenure Aug. 9.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
Kennebec County Republican Committee votes to censure Collins
While the move is only procedural and unlikely to affect Sen. Susan Collins, experts say it is part of a populist shift in the Republican Party from the local to the national level.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
How to return: Central Maine schools considering many options for next fall
With coronavirus restrictions being lifted, some schools have a sense of what students should expect when they return, while others are waiting for more guidance in the coming months.