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Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Virtual wild blueberry conference planned
Biweekly sessions will be held for 17 weeks hosted by UMaine Extension.
Hayden Luce named Monmouth Academy’s December Student of Month
MONMOUTH — Hayden Luce, a senior, was selected as Monmouth Academy December Student of the Month. Luce serves as Monmouth Academy Student Government president, and is a member of the National Honor Society, varsity cross country and track and field teams, outing club, Future Business Leaders of America, and MA drama program, according to a […]
Local graduates awarded Maine Dental Association scholarships
Recipients include Alec Daigle, Jenna Fongemie and Benjamin Harwood.
Pruning webinar for home gardeners planned
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar for home gardeners about the principles of pruning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. “The Science of Pruning” will focus on proper pruning cuts for perennials based on factors including plant growth rate, flowering season and height. […]
Man pleads guilty to assault for strangling pregnant woman in Augusta
In an unrelated case, another man pleaded guilty to assault for an incident in which he simulated a sexual act on another man at a Vassalboro campground.
City buildings in Gardiner to remain closed to public through at least March 1
This move extends a closure first announced at the end of December due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rate of infections in the Gardiner area.
Fairfield man sentenced in Waterville drive-by shooting
No one was injured by shots Tyler H. Greenlaw allegedly fired from a passing car into a woman’s parked car on Oak Street in September 2020.
Gardiner-, Readfield-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Maine School Administrative District 11 schools will continue with hybrid learning, while Maranacook Community High School will utilize remote learning through Tuesday.
Augusta City Councilors hope core values statement reassures residents
Councilors have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity, being courteous and respectful, promoting civility and being accountable.