The announcement, written by an Augusta-area woman after her estranged mother’s death, has been read around the world after appearing in the Kennebec Journal and the Morning Sentinel.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Aurora borealis alert
The forecast suggests Tuesday night might be a great opportunity to see the northern alerts in parts of Maine.
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Augusta abuzz with first Maine State Beekeepers Association Bee Fest
Workshops at Viles Arboretum taught beekeepers and would-be beekeepers about the world’s smartest insect, including how bees communicate.
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Horsing around is a family affair at Litchfield Fair
Annual Litchfield Fair kicked off Friday and continues through Sunday.
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After months of debate, Gardiner-area school board passes transgender student policy
After extensive changes based on community feedback, the Maine School Administrative District 11 board of directors adopted the policy Thursday by a 10-2 vote.
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State urges precaution as mosquito-borne encephalitis found in horse in Somerset County
The case was the latest positive test in what has been an active season for mosquito-borne illness, officials said.
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Former Winthrop superintendent tells public to recall School Board members
During the public comment period of Wednesday night’s School Board meeting, Jim Hodgkin called on the community to “remove members of the board who are problematic” and, in his view, not fulfilling their elected duties.
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Winthrop hires former Freeport-area administrator as interim school superintendent
Becky Foley, a former superintendent for Regional School Unit 5, was hired Wednesday night by the Winthrop School Board.
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Hallowell City Council to discuss city manager’s proposed budget cuts
The proposed cuts, aimed at reducing tax burden on residents, come with legal uncertainty and other potential costs.
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Benton man sentenced for helping friend set fire to Waterville duplex
Devon J. Pomelow, 24, pleaded guilty to helping Aaron Pelotte, 27, of Cornville set fire Jan. 29, 2023, to the building occupied by five people.