The Wiscasset Democratic Committee encourages all Wiscasset-registered Democrats and progressive Independents to gather at 6 p.m. Friday, July 22, at the Wiscasset Community Center, 242 Gardiner Road. An evening is scheduled of food, music and organizing for the 2022 midterm elections and beyond. The hosts plan to take care of the grilling, but attendees are […]
Kennebec Journal
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Waterville society to host first Woofstock Music Festival Aug. 13
The Humane Society Waterville Area’s first Woofstock Festival is set for noon-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the 100 Webb Road society. This event will feature local bands, food and drinks. All ticket sales and HSWA merchandise proceeds will go toward the society, as well as 10% of the proceeds from event vendors. Free general […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
Windsor to celebrate bicentennial Saturday with old-time games, demonstrations
Daylong variety of events at Windsor Fairgrounds to begin with a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and conclude with a baked bean supper, movie, street dance with a disc jockey and, at about 9:30 p.m., fireworks.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Shooter who killed Lewiston man at Augusta tow yard will not be charged
Officials: Rob Drummond, owner of Ready Road Service, shot Tyler Morin, 36, on May 20.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Hall-Dale Middle recognizes spring honor students
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale Middle School has announced the following students were named to its 2022 spring honor roll. Grade 8 Summa cum laude: Spencer Blais, Fiona Brandt, Lily Drouin-Scease, Samantha Holsten, Rebecca Meader, Shae O’Connor, Sophia Reiter, Jessie Willey and Liam Wilmot. Magna cum laude: Alex Ball, Ian Ball, Titus Brann, Lucas Cole, Grace Estes, Ava Henry, Cameron Peaslee, Marinn Perry, Josiah Quirino, Lillian Seymour […]
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Kenney Awards celebrate the accomplishments of the Kennebec Valley business community
Friday’s celebration marks the 90th anniversary of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce and honors its members who have achieved both business and personal success.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta society to present ‘Siege at the State House’ July 20
The Kennebec Historical Society’s July presentation, “Siege at the State House: The 1879 Coup that Nearly Plunged Maine into Civil War,” is scheduled to be presented by historian Mac Smith at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the Maine State Library’s temporary location, 242 State St. in Augusta. This is the former location of the […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Hall-Dale High lists spring honor students
FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale High School has announced the following students were named to its 2022 spring honor roll. Grade 12 Summa cum laude: Katie Allen, Averi Baker, Max Byron, Devlin Geisler, Andrew Guiou, Hadley Hayward, Iris Ireland, Renee Molesworth, Moira O’Connor, Lily Platt, Sophia Rolfe, Ella Schaab, Emma Soule, Michaela Temple, Samantha Thornton and Caden […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Health worker who stole rare coins from elderly patient at Augusta hospital pleads guilty
Family of the since-deceased victim say stress from the incident may have been a factor in his death.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Hallowell approves $7.1 million budget
Officials worked to minimize the impact of expenses and reduced previously projected mill rate of 24.60 down to an estimated 22.20. That equates to a roughly 4.2% increase over last year’s property tax rate.