RICHMOND — Marcia Buker School plans to hold kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year on Wednesday, June 9, and the morning of June 10. To attend kindergaten in the fall, children must be 5 years of age by Oct. 15. Children will be screened in the areas of health, language, motor skills, basic concepts […]
Kennebec Journal
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First Kennebec County jury trial in months underway in Augusta after pandemic hiatus
Timothy Barclift, a New York man arrested by police last January as he got off a bus in Augusta allegedly with nearly 300 grams of cocaine, is charged with aggravated drug trafficking.
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Historic St. Denis Parish Hall for sale in Whitefield
The three-story parish hall is among the largest buildings in the rural town and once housed an orphanage and a boarding school for girls.
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Richmond couple entertain through their ‘house with the word’
What began with “Thank You” is now a five-year tradition that has many fans.
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Augusta plans return of traditional Fourth of July festivities
Parade, canceled last summer due to the pandemic, may return as state imposed public gathering limits are lifted.
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Augusta Skate Park to expand after fundraiser raises almost $150,000
Fundraiser in memory of Chris Thompson, a local skateboarder who was killed last year in an automobile accident, to fund expansion of the park meant to make it more welcoming to skaters of all abilities. Thompson was known for welcoming newcomers to the skate park.
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Old Hallowell Day canceled for 2nd year
The Old Hallowell Day Committee on May 8 unanimously voted to cancel the city’s planned July 17 celebration. Except for last year, Old Hallowell Day has taken place on the third Saturday in July since 1968. After consulting with city officials, law enforcement, and Hallowell’s Board of Health, the committee decided that the risk to […]
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Allen named Monmouth’s April student of month
Alexa Allen, class of 2022, was selected as Monmouth Academy’s April Student of the Month. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Monmouth Academy Student Government, Future Business Leaders of America, and the varsity cross country, basketball, and track and field teams. In presenting this award, Alyssa Littlefield, MA English teacher, remarked, “Alexa […]
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Plant sale to benefit garden club May 22
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Valley Garden Club and Viles Arboretum plan to hold a plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 22, at the arboretum at 153 Hospital St. Hardy perennials and shrubs from club members’ gardens will be for sale at reasonable rates. The plant sale is a major fundraiser for the garden […]
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Augusta’s Colonial Theater topped by work of artisans
A “decorative element” of the historic, but long-vacant downtown theater facade is a mix of replicated and original features.