Commencement speaker Kristina Cannon reminded graduates of the importance of the role they have in their rural Maine towns.
Kennebec Journal
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Somerset County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help to find man who escaped ankle monitor
Virgil White, 33, was known last to be in Athens and is wanted for a number of charges.
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Augusta fort to open for tour season May 28
Old Fort Western is set to open Saturday, May 28, for its 2022 tour season. This day is also the continuation of the 2022 The Year of the Fort celebration, and will highlight the Pilgrim Trading Post at Cushnoc, according to a news release from the fort. Regular fort hours will be 10 a.m. to […]
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Whitefield to hold Memorial Day celebrations
WHITEFIELD — Memorial Day celebrations are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, at the Veteran’s Memorial behind the town office on Town House Road. A program will follow at the fire station, according to a news release from the Whitefield Historical Society. This year, “Remembering the Women, Part I,” specifically focusing on the nurses […]
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Augusta councilors eye new plans for prioritizing affordable housing as top city goal
Goals for the year, just approved by the Augusta City Council, also include expanding ways to help people with substance use disorder, revitalizing Sand Hill, improving pedestrian safety, and solving the problem of Hatch Hill landfill filling up.
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Shooting death of Lewiston man at Augusta towing company under investigation by police
Authorities said the shooting of Tyler Morin, 36, happened Friday morning at the Ready Road Services towing company.
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Week In Photos May 13-20, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Gardiner Area High School student earns Principal’s Award
Brett Palmer of West Gardiner, a senior at Gardiner Area High School, received the 2022 Principal’s Award, according to a news release from Principal Chad Kempton. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship. “Throughout his four years at GAHS, Brett has […]
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Augusta man to serve 2 years in prison for assault of woman in vehicle
Christopher M. Good pleaded no contest to several charges, including reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon and terrorizing in addition to the assault charges.
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Augusta man who was shot last month by guard pleads not guilty to assault on federal official
Derik Broox Wight, 41, is being held by federal officials for allegedly attacking a security officer April 20 at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in Augusta.