The Union Fairgrounds Car Show is to be held Saturday, June 5, at the fairgrounds on Common Road. The spectator gate will open at 10 a.m., and the rain date is Saturday, June 12. Registration to show or sell will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. with a price of $10 for the car […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Dresden public library sees strong turnout for return of annual sale
The sale was unable to happen last year because of the coronavirus pandemic and, despite the rain, had a good turn out.
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Damariscotta art gallery plans 2-person show
DAMARISCOTTA — Kathleen Thornton and Linda Healy are to share the spotlight in a two-person show from Thursday, June 3, to June 23 at the River Room at River Arts. The artists are long-time friends, scientists by training and profession, and keen observers of the natural world. The public is invited to meet the artists […]
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Central Maine companies seek workers through drive-thru job fairs
The drive-thru option gives organizations struggling to fill vacancies during the COVID-19 pandemic a different way to recruit people, who can apply from the safe distance of their vehicles.
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Augusta plans for sidewalk on Cony Road section where three pedestrians lost their lives
Officials say the city is working to make pedestrian safety improvements, but some worry funding is not adequate.
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Gardiner proceeds with evictions in three city-owned properties
City officials will seek to sell four tax-acquired properties for market value, so that whatever is left after the city collects what it’s owed can be turned over to the former property owners. One of those properties is where At-large City Councilor Penny Sergent lives.
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Gardiner chooses consultant to help with city manager search
The Gardiner City Council will hire Eaton Peabody Consulting Group to conduct the search for its next city manager, who could be named by mid-August.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Details emerge in Augusta criminal threatening case
Ray C. Mack was arrested Thursday in Augusta following a search of a home on Waldo Street on charges of criminal threatening and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
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New position in Norridgewock aimed at improving town’s economic development
The town is seeking a part-time economic development specialist, which will be paid for through tax increment financing.
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Pittston Select Board member resigns, election being held in July
Fred Kimball stepped down from his role last week after holding the position for around 10 months.