The order was recommended by the city’s Board of Health; hours later, 200-300 people lined Water Street, some without face coverings, to celebrate resident Chris Vallee’s release from the hospital following complications from kidney surgery.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Vandal tips portable toilets, breaks hand santizer dispensers at Hall-Dale Little League field
Hallowell Police Chief Scott MacMaster said about $200 in damage was done at the field, including a failed attempt to start a small fire in a dugout.
CariAnn Means’ artwork to be used for Chelsea Heart & Soul program logo
CariAnn Means of Chelsea recently won a logo contest for the Town of Chelsea. Her original artwork will be transformed into the official logo for the Chelsea Heart & Soul program. She also received a $50 gift card as the winner, according to a news release from Tina Means. The Town of Chelsea is a […]
Entries sought for ‘Land and Sea’ juried show set for Aug. 19 through Sept. 19
Entry deadline is 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at River Arts new location in Damariscotta.
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust completes inaugural conservation project
As part of the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s ongoing efforts to conserve special natural areas and provide outdoor opportunities to the community, members recently completed their first land protection project in Richmond, according to a news release from the Bath-based land trust. Barbara and Peter Vickery first began discussing protection of their property in 2002. […]
Augusta Food Bank to give away 1,000 boxes of local food Thursday
The federally-funded Farmers to Families Program has given away more than 15 million boxes of local food to families nationwide.
Gardiner mulls limits on pot businesses
With several pot-related businesses in the pipeline in Gardiner and the approval of a business license on Wednesday’s agenda, city officials are expected to consider imposing a limit on how many marijuana businesses it will allow.
Portland man injured in Chelsea crash
Police say Mark Anderson was injured Friday when his motorcycle was struck by a car driven by Dalton Pushard on State Route 9 in Chelsea.
KHS receives approval for carriage house expansion
The Kennebec Historical Society received unanimous approval of its application to construct a building addition and for additional parking from the City of Augusta’s Planning Board at its Tuesday, July 14 meeting. The public hearing brought out many supporters of the project and even a few people who were opposed. The Planning Board listened to […]
Whitefield Map & Guides to go online
Even though there are many Whitefield Map & Guides in the printed version still available, the Whitefield Economic Development Committee wanted to amplify its efforts to spotlight Whitefield businesses and services by putting the map and guide online. This effort is even more important during these tough economic times, according to a news release from […]