The library is nearly finished with a $2,500 project to better store 120 volumes of newspapers printed in Hallowell from 1796 to 1911.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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KV Connect exceeds Giving Tuesday goal to benefit Educare Central Maine
WATERVILLE — Earlier this fall, KV Connect decided to postpone holding its traditional Waterville Green Drinks gatherings on the second Tuesday of each month because of COVID-19 restrictions. These events provided ways to raise money for local nonprofits while offering networking opportunities with other young professionals in the area. With needs in the community continuing […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors
Benton girl, 16, completes big game ‘grand slam’ in 6 months
Most hunters only dream of tagging a turkey, bear, deer and moose within one year. Cassidy Rood of Benton made that dream a reality.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta Community Warming Center open for homeless, but limiting access
The center, which in recent years has drawn people looking to socialize during the day, is now focused on providing space for homeless people due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Man sought in Dresden standoff arrested in Augusta
Nathon A. Taylor, 41, was sought on an outstanding warrant from Androscoggin County, leading to a standoff on Middle Road.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
The show must go on: Central Maine drama clubs stage productions virtually
High school theater programs are still performing, but the coronavirus pandemic has forced different creativity and new approaches.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Veterans remembered in West Gardiner as part of local Wreaths Across America observance
The southern Kennebec County town was one of a number of communities to take part in the annual local Wreaths Across America observance, which honors the nation’s military veterans.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Salvation Army of central Maine seeing drop in kettle donations, increase in need this holiday season
Scott Murray, central Maine’s Salvation Army regional corps officer, said donations were down almost 40% on Black Friday alone and behind overall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Bangor parish to offer signed Masses Sundays for deaf community
Masses also will be livestreamed each week at the parish website.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Gardiner library holding food drive through Jan. 31
Faith Food Pantry seeks nonperishable canned or dry goods items, such as jellies, jams, green beans, more.