Event hosted by the Augusta Food Bank.
Kennebec Journal
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Drive-Thru Trick or Treat event set for Gardiner
GARDINER — The Church of the Nazarene on Brunswick Avenue will hold a Drive-Thru Trick or Treat event from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to Pastor Vanessa Betancourt. As attendees arrive, their cars will be directed through a maze of Trick or Treat stops where children will be brought candy directly to […]
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Fall clean-up for St. Michael Parish cemeteries to begin Nov. 2
Fall clean-up for the following St. Michael Parish cemeteries will begin the week of Nov. 2, according to a news release from David Madore, chairman, St. Michael Parish, Augusta. In Augusta: • St. Augustine, 61-65 Townsend Road; • Holy Family, 139 Townsend Road; and • St. Mary’s (old), 142 Winthrop St. In Gardiner: • St. […]
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Officials need help locating Ash trees sold at Maine Lowe’s locations
The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in Augusta seeks the public’s help in locating ash trees sold at Lowe’s stores in Maine during spring and summer 2020. DACF Horticulture and Forest Health officials are concerned that the trees may contain emerald ash borer, an invasive insect that kills ash trees. The trees originated […]
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Hallowell’s Cox Memorial UMC to host safe trick or treating event Oct. 31
HALLOWELL — Cox Memorial United Methodist Church, at 29 Middle St., will provide a safe place to bring children for trick or treating between 5 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, according to a news release from the Rev. Rich Cullen. Free candy and other treats will be provided in a safe manner. All volunteers […]
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Kennebec Historical Society gets $1,500 grant
The Kennebec Historical Society in Augusta recently received a $1,500 New Century Community Grant from the Maine State Archives. The New Century Community Grant provides funding for the preservation of archival collections. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations are finding their resources strained, including the Kennebec Historical Society. The grant aims to support and […]
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Zoom talk about stories from the sea set for Nov. 2
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk on stories from the sea and what they reveal about Maine fishing communities today. The talk will take place at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, via Zoom, according to a news release from UMaine in Orono. Scattered […]
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Backyard composting webinar set for Nov. 4
Home composting will be the focus of a webinar from University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association planned from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. According to a news release from the UMaine extension office in Orono, Backyard Composting topics include the basic principles of composting, what can […]
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Lewis B. Small recognized for service to Lions International
Gardiner/Augusta Lions Club member awarded International President’s Award.
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Gardiner Area High School reports probable COVID-19 case
A letter from MSAD 11 Superintendent Patricia Hopkins, released to the community Monday afternoon, announced a switch to fully remote learning at the high school, beginning Tuesday.