GARDINER — Two baby goats visited the MaineGeneral’s Alzheimer’s Care Center May 19 as part of the activities that the facility arranges for residents, all of whom have Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, according to a news release from MaineGeneral Health. The goats were brought to the center by Dianna Fredrikson of Fredrikson Farm […]
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Wild blueberry queen competition seeks candidates
The Union Fair seeks eligible ladies to compete for the 2022 Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Title. This year’s competition is scheduled for Friday, July 29, with the coronation ceremony being held at 7 p.m., according to a news release from competition organizers. Requirements to compete are as follows: • Ladies between 17 and 25 years […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Gardiner man charged in alleged Farmingdale stabbing
Hector Rivera, 26, of Gardiner faces elevated aggravated assault and other charges after allegedly stabbing a Farmingdale man Tuesday.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Erskine Academy names top 10 seniors for class of ’22
Erskine Academy in South China has announced its class of 2022 top 10 seniors, listed by academic standing. Valedictorian is Mackenzie Roderick, daughter of Melissa Vail of Augusta and Mike Roderick of China. Throughout her four years at Erskine, she participated in such activities as Student Council, National Honor Society, the EA Leadership Team, Math […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta group to host fundraiser showing of Martha Ballard film
AUGUSTA — The Mayor’s Committee for Martha Ballard, a city group planning a memorial celebrating the famed early American midwife and diarist, is planning a June 15 presentation of the 1997 documentary film “A Midwife’s Tale.” The 89-minute movie, which first appeared on PBS in 1998 as part of the American Experience film series, is […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Maranacook students express their excitement as 98 graduate
The graduation took place at the Augusta Civic Center on Tuesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County awards more than $20 million in federal pandemic relief funds
Kennebec County commissioners on Tuesday endorsed a list of 39 projects to be supported by Kennebec County’s $23.7 million share of American Rescue Plan Act funds that will support child care, housing and health programs as well as sewer, water and construction projects, among others.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Richmond to present $2.7 million budget to town voters
Residents will vote on the budget, which is up 5.6% from last year, and a slate of local races Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Richmond Hallway Garage on High Street.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Federal funding to aid Augusta State Airport reconstruction, Waterville airport master plan
The Augusta airport was awarded $900,000 to reconstruct the apron where planes are parked and boarded by passengers, while the Waterville airport will get $300,000 for a master plan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Two Democrats vye for party nomination in Hallowell-area state representative race
Candidates Daniel Shagoury and Patrick Wynne, both of Hallowell, say their unique career experiences will help them serve Mainers.