Gardiner Regional Middle School recently announced the following students were named to its third-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Danica Martin, Taryn Nichols, Sage Sculli,Madeline Seed and Lily Staples. Honors: Sydney Barlow, Chloe Blier, Anthony Boyce, Chase Burgess, Camryn Chadbourne, Abigail Cooley, Max Douvielle, Abriel Dustin, Austin Gould, […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Cereal box challenge raises 3,544 boxes for food pantries
SOUTH CHINA — Responding to a challenge issued by the Jobs for Maine Graduates students of Cony High School in Augusta to their peers at Erskine Academy, the school exceeded the 1,000 box challenge, raising 3,544 boxes of cereal for its local food pantries. Given only two weeks (one while the school was operating fully […]
In divided vote, Hallowell-area school board chooses monthly early release Fridays for next year
Some members of Regional School Unit 2 board of directors say they oppose the plan because of a ‘flawed’ survey, the second time polling about early release options has been criticized.
Augusta to seek federal grant to help fight substance use disorder, overdoses
City looks to create program similar to Waterville’s Operation HOPE.
Immigration, refugee policy focus of April 25 forum
NEWCASTLE — The Frances Perkins Center will present its seventh annual public policy forum — “Conscience and Courage: Frances Perkins and Dr. Feng Shan Ho,” which focuses on immigration and refugee policy — at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 25. The forum will cover how Perkins and Shan Ho used their positions of public office and […]
Cobbossee Stream, downtown Gardiner, targeted in cleanup efforts
Organizers say cleanup efforts pay dividends far beyond the areas directly cleaned up.
Central Maine farmers were prepared for the weather, even if it didn’t happen
A nor’easter was expected but didn’t turn into much. Local farmers were prepared nonetheless.
Belgrade to host drug takeback April 24
BELGRADE — The Transfer Station will hosts its annual drug takeback event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at 92 Dunn Road. Residents may bring their expired and/or unused prescriptions for safe disposal. A Kennebec County sheriff’s deputy will be stationed near the exit to accept and collect the pharmaceuticals. For more […]
Commission holds virtual ‘Poetry Out Loud’ state finals
Gorham High’s Emily Paruk was named state champion; local finalists included Hazel Dow, Katelyn Nestor, Zeke Sitarz and Rose Tuttle.
Belgrade Town Office to be open three Saturdays
BELGRADE — The Town Office, 990 Augusta Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on three upcoming Saturdays: April 24, May 29 and June 26. The office staff will offer the usual complement of services, including registering vehicles, boats, trailers, all-terrain vehicles and pets; issuing hunting and fishing licenses; providing notary services to […]