UMaine Chancellor Dannel Malloy and the board of trustees Chairperson Trish Riley spoke virtually to the Legislature’s Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs.
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UMaine trustees offer chancellor short-term contract extension, delaying decision on his future with system
Trish Riley, chair of the University of Maine System board of trustees, announces Chancellor Dannel P. Malloy’s contract has been extended through mid-July, allowing the board time to discuss the matter at its July 11 meeting.
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Mid-Coast Audubon offers free bird feeding stations
Mid-Coast Audubon is offering support to schools and libraries to foster natural history learning and exploration by providing equipment and resources to establish a bird feeding station. Schools and libraries in the midcoast area inland from Boothbay Harbor, west to Windsor and China, and east along the coast to Bucksport can apply online at midcoast.maineaudubon.org. […]
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Rep. Charlotte Warren wins Democratic nomination for seat on Kennebec County Commissioners
Warren, who because of term limits cannot seek reelection as the state representative for Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner, is to face Joseph Pietroski Jr., the Republican nominee from Winthrop, in November for the open seat representing 14 communities in southern and western Kennebec County.
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Maine Connections Academy names valedictorian, salutatorian
Claire McBride is valedictorian, Izabelle Gilley salutatorian.
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Wiscasset to celebrate 1st Juneteenth
Wiscasset residents plan to commemorate their first Juneteenth on the town’s Common from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19, with an informal bring-your-own picnic, music, and storytelling. In the tradition of Juneteenth celebrations around the country, it’s a day of sharing stories and food, embracing loved ones, and never forgetting that the price of […]
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Gardiner church to offer Rocky Railway Bible Camp
The Gardiner Nazarene Church invites children to Rocky Railway Bible Camp, a free summer event for children. The camp is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 20-24, at the 6 Nazarene Way church, with a picnic and celebration on Sunday, June 26. Children can participate in Bible-learning activities, play teamwork-building games, […]
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Statewide program to offer free Keep My Customers workshop
New Ventures Maine plans to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Keep My Customers at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. The class will cover: Offering exceptional sales and service experiences; and protecting your website: Learn how to protect your customers and your brand. Tools and guidance will be provided […]
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Augusta arboretum to host chamber’s Business After Hours June 22
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours is scheduled to be hosted by Viles Arboretum from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at 153 Hospital St. The event is free and open to chamber members and guests. The chamber organizes free monthly networking receptions for members by pairing with […]
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Maine
James Orr wins Republican nomination for Augusta House seat
Orr received 332 votes while his opponent, Michael Michaud, received 197, according to unofficial results on Tuesday night.