Maria Staples, project director for Penquis Foster Grandparent Program, was the guest speaker at the July meeting of the Greater Augusta AARP Chapter 511. The meeting was held at the Cohen Community Center in Hallowell. Penquis covers 14 counties in Maine. Staples, who has worked for Penquis for more than 30 years, gave a presentation […]
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Tiny but tough: Shelter dog on the lam for months finally safe
After months evading dog authorities, Rollie, a 13-pound mixed breed that became infamous in local Facebook groups during his great caper, was captured in Harpswell on July 28.
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Posted inCommunity
West African cultural event set for Aug. 16
The upcoming West African cultural event will include both an authentic West African dinner and an African drumming performance by Chef & Music Educator Jordan Benissan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec River Rail Trail reopens after Augusta police locate Gardiner man
The Augusta Police Department temporarily closed the Kennebec River Rail Trail Wednesday to search for Jason Spaulding, 47, of Gardiner, who fled on foot after he was involved in an argument on Swan Street.
Posted inNation & World
Evan Gershkovich one of 3 newly freed Americans back on U.S. soil
The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist with dual U.S.-Russia citizenship.
Posted inNation & World
Hezbollah leader says war with Israel has entered ‘new phase’ after killings of top militant figures
International officials have been scrambling to avert a cycle of retaliation before it spirals into a greater war.
Posted inBusiness, News
As the state looks to harness Gulf of Maine winds, a big question looms: How much will utility customers pay?
Talks are picking up between state utility regulators, the Public Advocate and developer of offshore wind as they try to figure out how to price the zero-carbon source of energy.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Randolph voters approve $1.56 million municipal budget
Unlike last year, no money is appropriated in the new spending plan for trash pickup.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, Politics
Harris calls Trump’s false claims about race ‘the same old show’ of divisiveness and disrespect
Vice President Kamala Harris says former President Donald Trump’s false assertions about her race were the ‘same old show.’
Posted inMaine
Town of Mechanic Falls mourns, seeks answers after 3 found dead over weekend
As the Office of Chief Medical Examiner determines the cause and manner of the deaths, the community grieves.