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Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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The Salvation Army of Northern New England sets out to rescue Christmas
For the first time in 130 years, The Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early across the country in order to rescue Christmas. The funds raised through the organization’s iconic red kettles are at risk this year because of the coronavirus while requests for services are at an all-time high, according to […]
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UMaine Extension greenhouse plastic recycling collection to start Sept. 25
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will begin collection of greenhouse plastic for recycling Friday, Sept. 25, with 16 drop-off sites across the state. Disposal is free of charge through Tuesday, Dec. 15, to all Maine growers who register, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. The target material for recycling is […]
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Writing through Grief virtual workshop, discussion set for Sept. 28
Sarah Kilch Gaffney will give a virtual workshop and discussion about Writing through Grief at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, through the Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, according to a news release from the Waterville based nonprofit organization. Different ways of writing as a way to help us navigate grief, as well as the benefits […]
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UMaine Extension and MOFGA to offer backyard orchard webinar Oct. 7
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association will offer a webinar on planning for backyard fruit trees at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. “Planning Your Backyard Orchard” will explore selecting planting sites, deciding on rootstocks and tree size, choosing and sourcing […]
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Ginsburg remembered, heralded at Augusta vigil
Speakers included state Sen. Shenna Bellows D-Manchester, executive director of the The Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine in Augusta; state Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth; Maeghan Maloney, district attorney for Kennebec and Somerset counties; and activist Betsy Sweet.
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Olson says bias training, technology would be her top priorities as chairperson of Augusta Board of Education
Amanda Olson seeks to bring innovative discussion and ideas to the school board and city schools.
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Maine, union officials issue warning on failure to pass federal COVID-19 aid package
With no agreement on additional federal aid in the offing, Maine and union officials representing public employees say failure to reach agreement will endanger their ability to provide critical public services.
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Summary of proposed changes to Richmond’s land use ordinance
Three citizens’ petitions propose changes to the town’s subdivision regulations.
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Two more petitions on rural development submitted in Richmond
The Board of Selectmen is expected to take up the petitions Monday. Under state law, the board is obligated to put citizens’ petitions on the next Town Meeting warrant or hold a special Town Meeting within 60 days.