The Clark’s grebe, only the second one ever recorded in Maine, normally sticks to the west.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Two killed in Jefferson crash
Two Thomaston residents were killed in a head-on collision Friday.
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Hallowell officials mull rules for short-term rentals
A draft ordinance got the first of three readings on Monday, but some clarity on required fire safety measures are still needed from state officials.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, News
Central Maine business briefs: Skowhegan Savings welcomes three new vice presidents to bank
People & Places: Laure Johnson promoted at SeniorsPlus.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Lincoln County Historical Association misses summer visitors, looks to future
Just as many stores, restaurants, and other businesses have fallen victim to the dictates of the coronavirus, museums and historic sites including three that are maintained by Lincoln County Historical Association remain closed to summer visitors. In a normal year, volunteer docents would share stories of these buildings to show how history intertwines with the […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Palermo Community Library celebrates Phase 2 of reopening with Purchase of Park Pass
The Palermo Community Library, 2789 Route 3, began Phase 2 of reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic by opening to the public while continuing curbside pickup. The Board of Trustees worked hard behind the scenes to make the library as safe as possible by installing Plexiglas hygiene barriers, providing a deep thorough cleaning of the library’s […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Manchester church to hold summer lawn sale and outside luncheon Aug. 29
Manchester Community Church will hold its summer lawn sale and outside luncheon from 9 a.m. (no early birds) to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at 21 Readfield Road, Manchester. The outside Country Café will be open and all orders will be in to-go containers. All workers will wear masks and gloves, and hand sanitizer containers […]
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County Democrats to hold drive in rally Aug. 30
WISCASSET — The Lincoln County Democrats will hold the Drive In for Democracy: A Rally for the People, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at the Wiscasset Speedway, 274 West Alna Road. The “pandemic-safe” event will be hosted by the Lincoln County Democratic Committee and will follow guidelines set by Maine’s DECD for […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta may expand child care to help parents of students cope with school reopening
City officials are considering a proposal to offer child care all day during the upcoming school year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Fire damages crane, logs at Mount Vernon wood lot
Crews from seven emergency response departments responded for the report of an explosion on Hovey Luce Road, but found only a crane and logs on fire, which they were able to extinguish.