Employees give back to Augusta and Waterville communities that has supported them during pandemic.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
‘Holiday Shop’ call to artists for show opening Dec. 1 in Damariscotta
Works may be delivered from Saturday to Saturday, Nov. 21 to Nov. 28, during regular gallery hours.
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Augusta, Whitefield elementary schools report COVID-19 outbreaks
Infections are reported at Farrington Elementary School in Augusta and Whitefield Elementary School, part of Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12.
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Roger Audette, Augusta’s longest-tenured fire chief, to retire Dec. 11
Audette, 55, is finally retiring after delaying the move due to coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
UMaine Extension releases new water conservation and safety tips
Every Maine county experienced some level of drought in 2020, with September reported as the driest on record, according to the National Weather Service. Because the autumn rains Maine received may not benefit thirsty gardens and wells until later in the year, water conservation makes good economic and ecological sense year-round. Conserving Water at Home […]
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UMaine Extension to offer tips on preparing local holiday foods Nov. 17
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer ideas for using local foods in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, via Zoom. Topics will include cost-effective ways to shop for local foods, food safety tips for handling turkey and leftovers, and how to use Maine foods in traditional holiday dinner […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Maine churches to change attendance capacity temporarily
Diocese calls on Gov. Mills to serve as better ‘partner.’
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Behavioral health to host comedy show fundraiser Dec. 5
Kennebec Behavioral Health will host its fourth annual comedy show fundraiser “A Night In” featuring stand-up comedian group the River Comics at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, via Zoom. KBH invites the community to stay home and join in the fun with Leonard, Sam and Kyron of the River Comics who will put on a […]
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
AuCoin, Lapointe inspect Hallowell’s ballots before next week’s mayoral race recount
On Election Day, George Lapointe won the race to be Hallowell’s next mayor by two votes, leading his opponent Maureen AuCoin to call for a ballot inspection and recount.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta school board’s Clarke critical of district on Facebook, says social media contract can ‘kiss my ass’
In addition to negative comments about the Augusta school district’s mask policy, Chris Clarke also used a curse word in reference to Gov. Janet Mills and compared her actions requiring mask to Adolf Hitler’s.