Grace Leavitt, president of the Maine Education Association, was the class of 2024 commencement speaker.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Richmond school committee to send $8.2 million budget to voters
The increase over the current year is now under 4% after interim Superintendent Bob Webster cut $27,000 from the previous proposal.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos April 26-May 3, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Man listed in serious condition after being hit by vehicle while crossing street in Augusta
Augusta police said the 19-year-old man, who was hit while crossing Water Street, near Laurel Street, was being treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
A trimmed Kennebec County budget plan, carrying a 31% taxpayer increase, wins committee approval
The Kennebec County Budget Committee shaved some spending, identified additional revenue and reduced what will have to be raised through property taxes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Two children’s residential care locations in Chelsea to close over workforce, funding challenges
Spurwink offers programs for people with intellectual disabilities, substance use disorder, foster care services, among other services.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Wayne man to serve up to 33 months in prison on federal drug smuggling, lying charges
Victor Sousa, 25 had pleaded guilty to smuggling methamphetamine pills from Canada and lying about knowing people linked to a federal narcotics investigation.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Man pleads guilty to armed robbery of Augusta bank
Authorities said Joshua Brougham, 38, placed a handgun near a bank teller and demanded cash during the October 2022 incident.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Moose Mountain Adventure Park in Richmond returns for its second season with new attractions and big plans
The park will open for the season at 11 a.m. on Saturday with new features for golfers this year and plans to complete a second 18-hole mini-golf course for next year’s season.
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Fire destroys Litchfield garage, damages nearby houses
Firefighters from Litchfield, Gardiner, Wales and West Gardiner used a tanker relay to extinguish the fire in about 20 minutes.