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‘St. Faustina’s 25 Secrets of Spiritual Warfare’ appearing on national radio

September 19, 2020September 17, 2020

Fr. James Nadeau to narrate series for five weeks.

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

Bishop Deeley to celebrate virtual Blue Mass Sept. 20 in Portland

September 19, 2020September 22, 2020

Bishop Robert Deeley will celebrate the annual Blue Mass honoring law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and all in public safety at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Because of the […]

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Waterfall Arts continues the Belfast Chalk Walk tradition Sept. 26

September 19, 2020September 13, 2020

BELFAST — Waterfall Arts will host the fourth annual Chalk Walk from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, along the Harborwalk. Those who attend can stroll through Heritage Park to watch artists create a temporary gallery of masterpieces that will only last until the next rain. More than a dozen local and out-of-state […]

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Land trust provides educational experiences through virtual clamming video

September 19, 2020September 15, 2020

Maine Shellfish Warden Jon Hentz demonstrates how to dig for clams and more.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Melville Fuller relative criticizes, then commends protestors who rallied against Augusta statue

by Rob Montana September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Robert Fuller Jr. sent a letter to protest organizers earlier this week accusing them of vandalism and saying the intent of the statue of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Melville Fuller outside the Kennebec County courthouse was to create a “teachable moment.”

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Stoutly built ‘Can Opener’ railroad trestle unlikely to be moved in downtown Augusta

by Keith Edwards September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

If it can be removed, city officials discuss using the trestle as part of a proposal to build a pedestrian-and-bike crossing on the former railroad bridge over the Kennebec River.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State

Hallowell’s Gerry Mahoney remembered as history buff, advocate for city development

by Sam Shepherd September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Mahoney, who served on numerous city groups and aided in many area projects, died Sept. 1.

Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education

Students adjusting well, remote learning going ‘smoothly’ for Gardiner-area schools

by Emily Duggan September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Maine School Administrative District 11 officials report that, in some cases, parents are having a harder time adjusting to remote learning than most young students.