Steve and Molly Saunders volunteered in El Paso, Texas, assisting asylum seekers from Central America.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Ludwig guest during RFA Music Camp
Ludwig will help students assemble and explore “Kotzsch-in-a-box.”
Augusta’s Capital Area Technical Center offering firefighter training for high schoolers
Students who complete the program will be able to volunteer with local departments, at a time when ranks are dwindling and the average age of firefighters is climbing.
Uplift project earns Randolph Planning Board approval
Construction on the five-unit residence is expected to begin later this summer.
Mainers attends National Square Dance Convention in Georgia
Six registered dancers attended from Ellsworth, Bradford and Newport.
Augusta to require licenses, tighten regulations for home-based businesses
Ordinance changes approved by councilors Thursday will ban any new home-based auto repair businesses but grandfather existing such shops to allow them for as long as their current operators continue.
Readfield Heritage Days to become an annual event
With success of the festival last year, town voters approved funding at this year’s Town Meeting to make it a yearly occurrence.
Farmingdale man arrested on unlawful sexual contact charge
Kennebec County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 44-year-old Eric S. Estes on Thursday.
OFF RADAR: ‘Five Days and Ten Poems’ and ‘House of Sparrows’
Two new books of poetry: a former poet laureate and a family tragedy.
‘Amused’ on view Aug. 3-Sept. 9 in Rangeley
Opening Reception set for Aug. 3 at Rangeley Lake Contemporary Art Gallery.