AUGUSTA — Laurie LaBar, Maine State Museum’s curator of history and decorative arts, is to share insights and images of Maine quilts during a webinar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10. The webinar marks the official launch of LaBar’s new book, “Maine Quilts: 250 Years of Comfort and Community.” The book, co-published by the museum […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Six area students each receive $750 scholarship
Gardiner Federal Credit Union has announced the winners of six $750 scholarships. Winners from the class of 2021 include Trinity Marshall, Gardiner Area High School; Lindsay Cote, Waterville Senior High School; Jack Begin, Cony High School, Augusta; Bao Chi Dang, Lincoln Academy, Newcastle; and Makayla Bergeron, Richmond High School. The winner from the class of […]
Area musicians to perform in prizewinners concert
ROCKPORT — Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School plans to hold the Young Stars of Maine prizewinners concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. The Young Stars of Maine program highlights excellence and commitment in emerging musicians from Maine in eight different categories, representing a diverse array […]
Winthrop society to host cemetery caretaker
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host Anna Carll, cemetery sexton for Manchester, from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10, via Zoom. A business meeting is to follow. At a young age, Carll always looked forward to helping her grandmother in the family cemetery in Durham, according to a news release. She grew to […]
Bishop visits Knights of Columbus
AUGUSTA — Bishop Robert Deeley stopped at the Maine Knights of Columbus State Convention on Saturday, May 22, at the Senator Inn to offer his personal thanks, and share the gratitude of so many Mainers, for their incredible efforts. The convention, which featured a large number of in-person attendees as well as Knights around the […]
Gardiner-area school officials review reasons for increase in school budget
Maine School Administrative District 11 officials said the budget could decrease further if the state Legislature approves more public school funding.
Winthrop’s Anuszewski eager for next stage in her education
The MPA Principal’s Award winner at Winthrop High School is planning to attend Bates College in Lewiston, where she expects to study English and play on the field hockey team.
Three-alarm fire destroys Richmond garage
Crews were on scene for more than five hours Wednesday morning battling the River Road blaze, officials said.
Liz Soares: A trip down digital photo memory lane
Thought there is space to store them, writes Liz Soares, I think I should continue to weed through my photographic memories and keep only the best ones.
Health network receives $1.2M grant
The grant will be used to expand services and add new programming to address Mainers’ health needs.