With help from the community, a gazebo and concrete slabs are planned to turn the area into an outdoor classroom. Today, students sit on tree stumps as they learn.
Kennebec Journal
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Augusta plans fall cleanup to help residents get rid of stuff
City’s last cleanup day, in 2013, saw little participation. This year, officials think the COVID-19 pandemic might prompt more residents to get rid of unwanted items.
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Chizzle Wizzle continues in Augusta for 130th year
Cony Middle and High School’s annual event won’t be able to have an audience this year, but community members will be able to watch the show from the comfort of home.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Virtual life-drawing class available to teens
DAMARISCOTTA — Teen Services at Skidompha Public Library will partner with The Chewonki Foundation in Wiscasset to offer a chance to draw from live models from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8. An educator from Chewonki’s Traveling Natural History program will teach a virtual life-drawing class for teens. Participants can draw some of Chewonki’s […]
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Vienna vernal pool walk scheduled for May 8
VIENNA — Local biologist Andy Walsh and Kennebec Land Trust staff plan to lead a walk at the Vienna Woods Conservation Area to explore its vernal pool at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8. Those who attend can learn more about the plants and animals found in these unique seasonal wetland habitats. To register and for […]
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Gardiner’s Wellness Connection to open adult-use cannabis shop Saturday
This is the second of Wellness Connection’s four locations to make the switch, following the launch of the adult-use cannabis market in October, from medical marijuana to adult-use or recreational marijuana.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Gardiner high-speed chase results in indictments for North Yarmouth man
The New Year’s Eve chase ended after police spun out the vehicle allegedly driven by 43-year-old Jamie Irish in Topsham.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime
Police standoff with Monmouth man ends peacefully, officials say
Howard Gribbin, 55, was taken to the Kennebec County Jail in Augusta following the Friday incident, police said.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta to hold education visioning forums
The Augusta School Department will hold four virtual public forums focused on trends in school design, and role model schools. The first trends forum will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, and the second at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6. The role model forum is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Monday, May […]
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KVCC to offer free summer course to Maine high school students
FAIRFIELD — Kennebec Valley Community College is offering free college courses to eligible Maine high school students this summer as part of the Maine Community College System’s Early College and Momentum from the Start programs. The Early College program allows juniors and seniors to enroll in one free summer course at KVCC to earn credits […]