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Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Convicted killer at Riverview Psychiatric Center pleads guilty to escape
Mark Ian Gessner, who was acquitted at trial on charges that he threatened his father while out of Riverview on a two-hour pass in 2018, pleaded guilty to escape in connection to that incident.
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American Chestnut seedling sale going on at Viles Arboretum’s Visitors Center
Because a donation, the Viles Arboretum is offering hybridized American Chestnut seedlings for sale at the Visitors Center at the arboretum at 153 Hospital St., Augusta. Although the Annual Chestnut Celebration will not be held, it has been wonderful to see the level of enthusiasm that Mainers have for restoring American Chestnuts; many of those […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
United Methodist Clothes Closet to reopen Sept. 1 in Gardiner
United Methodist Clothes Closet at 109 Spring St. in Gardiner will reopen its doors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning Sept. 1. The Randolph United Methodist Church’s clothes closet offers reasonable clothing for sale. Social distancing and masks will be required, and there will be a limit of three people at […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Tonya Arnold takes over as Hallowell-area RSU 2 superintendent
Arnold, who has more than 20 years of experience as an educator, was previously the superintendent at Vinalhaven School and Monhegan Island School.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Gardiner Public Library offers limited opening
The Gardiner Public Library once again welcomes patrons inside from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 152 Water St., according to a news release from Gardiner Main Street. People can now enter the building at the rear entrance for the adult library area. For full guidelines, see its website or call 207-582-3312. […]
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Augusta Board of Education rejects proposal to delay school opening to Sept. 14
City students are scheduled to return to class Sept. 8, with most students divided into two cohorts that will attend school two days a week and learn remotely three days a week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Early morning wildlife tour offers panoramic views of Swan Island
A half-dozen visitors took an eight-mile trip through various animal habitats Saturday on the Kennebec River island.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Celebrate Bowdoinham 2020 by taking part in ‘Smelt Makes The Ice’ art show
This year the Merrymeeting Arts Center in Bowdoinham has selected “Smelt Makes The Ice” as its myth of the year. Anyone interested is invited to produce a piece of art — in any medium — with the subject being “Smelt” or even “Ice,” according to a news release from the arts center. All entries will […]
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Alna artist exhibiting new paintings at Carriage House Gardens in Wiscasset
Kate Nordstrom shares her most recent paintings through Columbus Day weekend.