The Whitefield Historical Society plans to hold its Memorial Day celebration at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Town House, 36 Townhouse Road. The program will focus on Whitefield’s Cpl. Christopher Erskine, who was killed at Gettysburg during the Civil War. Erskine, whose ancestors came to America from Londonderry, Ireland, was born in Whitefield. […]
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Posted inFood & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Culinary arts students at Augusta-based technical center learn by running school’s food trailer
Chef Heidi Parent strives to be innovative with her culinary arts program, including using COVID-19 pandemic relief funding to buy a food trailer for her students to run.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Readfield society plans opening day May 27
Relief Savage Gordon, portrayed by her fourth great-granddaughter Dale Potter-Clark, will give a special program.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Cony seniors receive $1K Kennebec New Mainer Scholarships
AUGUSTA — Five Cony High School seniors have each earned a $1,000 Kennebec New Mainer Scholarship. Sponsored by the Capital Area New Mainers Project (CANMP) and Hoang Realty, the scholarship helps immigrant students who graduate from a Kennebec County public high school pay for expenses associated with pursuing higher education. The five winners are Feed […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner’s weekly classic car show continues to celebrate nostalgia, car culture despite relocating due to flooding
For more than two decades, Gardiner’s Thursday Night Cruise-In has drawn car lovers from across the state to swap stories and share their mutual love of antique, vintage and classic cars.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Richmond man on probation over bank robbery is arrested on warrants while hiding in blueberry field, police say
Albert T. “AJ” Peaslee, 40, was arrested Thursday in Windsor following a multi-agency search, authorities said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Pair indicted on kidnapping charges after woman allegedly held at gunpoint in Waterville
The two allegedly kidnapped a woman and ordered her to drive away from a Waterville hotel where they were interrupted while robbing another woman.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos May 12-19, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Augusta councilors reject plan to consolidate election polls for all 4 wards into single site
Councilors expressed concern the change would have made it more difficult for some residents, especially those without transportation, to vote.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Winthrop hires new town manager who was previously Belgrade’s top administrator
Anthony Wilson, who is currently director of communications and operations for the Belgrade-based nonprofit 7 Lakes Alliance, will start the Winthrop job on June 5.