When he died, Hallowell resident Melvin Simmons left a financial gift intended to pay for improvements at Hall-Dale High School athletic facilities.
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Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Dana Wilde: Parables for a changing climate
Temperatures in the last 10 years are markedly higher than any time in recorded history, writes Dana Wilde.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Virtual talk about Pony Express set for May 19
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society’s May Facebook live presentation will be about the book “Orphans Preferred: The Twisted Truth and Lasting Legend of the Pony Express.” Author Christopher Corbett will give a virtual talk at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19. “Orphans Preferred” was an attempt to explore an American tall tale, according to a […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta continues community discussion about schools of the future
A follow-up to last week’s virtual meetings about design concepts for Augusta’s schools sought more feedback from community members about what they want to see for the city’s students.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school board approves $26.82 million budget for voter consideration
Maine School Administrative District 11 will host a virtual public hearing via Zoom on June 1, and Randolph, Pittston, Gardiner and West Gardiner residents will vote on the proposed spending plan June 8.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Woman who slashed throat of woman in Augusta pleads guilty to assault charge
Attempted murder charge against Quashay Phillips, 25, dismissed in a plea agreement in which Phillips pleaded guilty to an elevated aggravated assault charge.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Gallery seeks submissions for ‘Land and Sea’ show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work to a juried show, “Land and Sea.” The deadline for entry is 4 p.m. Saturday, May 22, and the show is to run from May 26 to July 3. The theme “Land and Sea” is open to personal interpretation by the artists and can include realistic […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
Summer entertainment season returns to central Maine
With the loosening of public health restrictions across Maine, many communities plan to reignite traditional events while others say they will wait another year before welcoming people to their festivals.
Posted inCelebrations, Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Benefit adult spelling bee set for May 15
The virtual event is to be hosted by the Monmouth Community Players.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Maine Arts Academy recognizes top 10 graduates
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy has announced its top 10 graduates of 2021. Listed in order, they are Dorothy Anne Giroux-Pare, Evelyn Mercier, Nicholas Rhodes, Carina Higgins, Cayla Capara, Leonardo Wilson, Mackenzie Richmond, Tristan Patout, Dawud Bloomstein and Hope Richards. Graduation will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, June 4. The details of the graduation […]