Tristan Morton’s essay on ‘The Stars and Stripes Forever’ by John Phillip Sousa placed second nationally in Daughter of the American Revolution’s essay contest for the sixth grade.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Eastbound bridge route connecting Gardiner to Randolph to be closed Monday through Aug. 16
Drivers are asked to take alternate routes as the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Bridge is limited to one-way traffic while the Maine Department of Transportation completes a resurfacing project.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Gov. Mills sued over alleged violation of Freedom of Access Act
The lawsuit, from the editor of a conservative media outlet, seeks the release of information regarding Gov. Mill’s schedule during the December storm that wreaked havoc in Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston woman indicted in Litchfield murder case
Shari Allimah indicted on charge of murder of Gerald Marin on May 10 in Litchfield.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Richmond couple helps bring a ferry service back this summer to state-owned Swan Island
Jeremy and Amanda McDaniel have worked over the last year to figure out how to get people out to Swan Island and will soon offer a guided tour.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Police: Man charged with sexually assaulting woman on Kennebec River Rail Trail
The suspect in the alleged Monday morning incident, James W. Oliver, was arrested on charges of gross sexual assault, criminal threatening and unlawful sexual contact.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Augusta hires away Waterville assistant city manager
William Post, 53, has worked in municipal and county government for 28 years, including as a municipal manager in Bowdoinham, Rockport and Waldoboro, and as a county administrator for Sagadahoc and Knox counties.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Readfield-area school officials clash with teachers union over survey critical of district
The union in Regional School Unit 38 has been rebuffed by the superintendent and school board officers in its efforts to share a union-sent survey to the remainder of the board of directors.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, New England
Hundreds flock to Gardiner as 2024 Hemmings Motor News Great Race finishes 9-day, 2,300-mile rally
This year’s rally included 125 cars, and hundreds of fans from across the country gathered at the finish line in downtown Gardiner.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Watch: After a record-breaking day for the Monmouth Fair, a gloomy Saturday brings out the women for Woodsman’s Day
In a record-breaking year for the Monmouth Fair, about seven women turned out to compete in Saturday’s Woodsman’s Day events.