ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a new statewide birding club for youth ages 9 to 18, with online monthly meetings to be scheduled through April. According to a news release from the extension office, the “4-H Bird Chats” club is for youth interested in citizen science, learning more about birds […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Preparing edible gifts topic of Dec. 8 webinar
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a webinar about preparing edible holiday gifts at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. According to a news release from the extension office, topics will include cost-effective ways to make edible holiday gifts, food safety tips to consider, and Maine foods to use in soup and baking […]
Courts in Augusta to remain closed due to lack of staff after worker tested positive for COVID-19
The Capital Judicial Center closed to the public last week and is expected to remain shut down until Monday, Dec. 7.
Dresden town administrator moving back out West as town searches for replacement
Michael Henderson, who took the positions three years ago, will be in the position until the end of the year, officials said.
As season turns stormy, central Maine officials consider public shelter options
Local emergency managers are making plans to provide shelter for residents this winter if needed as COVID-19 continues to sicken people across the state.
Winslow church to prepare turkey pies for Dec. 5 drive-thru event
Health experts advise mask wearing when going through a drive-thru.
Wiscasset Marketfest planned for Dec. 4 through Dec. 6
WISCASSET – In addition to shopping local in the village, Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest will offer a hearty dose of holiday good cheer from Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6. Community events dot the calendar, all safe with masks and distancing, according to a news release from Lucia Droby, Marketfest coordinator. On Friday afternoon, Dec. […]
Registration open for WinterKids Winter Games
Free resources available for Maine teachers of students in kindergarten to grade 8.
Community donations plus matching donor bring $10,000 investment to South End in Waterville
Funds to be used to revitalize Green Street Park.
Gardiner Regional Middle School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the first quarter.