The Milkhouse was awarded $36,000 from the USDA and $10,000 from the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments to install a solar array that will eventually fill all the farm’s energy needs.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Five Questions: United Way of Kennebec Valley’s executive director
New Executive Director Courtney Yeager talks about her new role and the nonprofit’s fundraising future.
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P.A.L.S. cat shelter celebrates 40 years, new addition at open house
The addition and updates to the shelter were made after donations from Robert Martin and Kendra Shaw, both of whom gave legacy gifts to the shelter to be used for the construction.
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Officials: Augusta gun range may open this month following delays
The $2.5 million range that was “nearly finished” in July may open sometime in September, according to Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife spokesperson Mark Latti.
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Augusta’s last remaining Rite Aid to close
The Hospital Street store and pharmacy that’s closing at the end of the month is within easy walking distance to an apartment complex and long-term care facility on Glenridge Drive and the state’s east side office complex.
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Augusta residents say city officials ignore their concerns about speeding traffic
City officials, however, say data shows motorists aren’t actually speeding on Maple Street.
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Augusta to seek new owner for Cony Pride building
The former fire station was used by Cony High School for student activities and storage for decades but needs major structural repair and has been vacant for many years.
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Belgrade camp on Salmon Pond lost to fire
Crews from five towns quickly extinguished the Smithfield Road blaze.
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WWI guardsman’s Purple Heart given to Maine National Guard
Maine native Sgt. Erroll Wilbert Brawn was injured in 1918 while serving in World War I.
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United Way of Kennebec Valley kicks off campaign with record $1.1 million in donations
The organization, which supports 51 programs benefitting those in the Kennebec County region, has set a goal of $1.8 million for the year.