Proceeds will benefit the American Lung Association’s efforts to end the coronavirus and other lung diseases.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Free virtual health coaching and gentle exercise program to begin March 16
Healthy Living for ME workshop will continue through April 27.
Hallowell City Council begins laying groundwork for city manager search
Councilors meet with consultant from Maine Municipal Association as they prepare to find a successor to Nate Rudy, who left in late February to become town manager in Gray. Code Enforcement Officer Doug Ide has been serving as interim city manager.
Women take over Gardiner brewery for Pink Boots Collaboration Brew Day
The event, celebrated in conjunction with International Women’s Day, is aimed at raising the profile of women in the beer industry.
Woman indicted on felony murder charges for shooting in Winthrop
Kiera Francis was indicted by a grand jury on felony murder, robbery, and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon charges; others indicted on unrelated drug charges.
Two Augusta schools report positive COVID-19 cases
School officials said the latest cases of the coronavirus would not affect the schedules at Cony Middle and High School and Sylvio Gilbert Elementary School.
Maine Ethics Commission says Senate District 14 candidate violated election law, but assesses no penalty
At issue are four electronic signs posted on behalf of William Guerrette, the Republican candidate in the race, and whether they comply with state election laws.
Winthrop Maine Historical Society to meet March 11 via Zoom
Regular business meeting planned to celebrate acquisition of Key Bank building.
Monmouth residents to vote Tuesday on solar moratorium
If passed, the moratorium would halt work on a solar array planned for a 55-acre site at 483 Ridge Road.
Vienna voters to act on $605,000 in proposed spending at secret ballot Town Meeting
Voting is scheduled for noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the Community Building at 16 Kimball Pond Road. Voters are to consider 54 articles.