Abigail Martin has been named valedictorian, and Brodi Freeman salutatorian.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Confusion over local rules leads to early opening of organic medical marijuana shop in Winthrop
Earth Keeper Cannabis, which also has a Wilton location, will not be penalized for opening a month before getting final approval.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hall-Dale principal named Hallowell-based school district’s new assistant superintendent
Kristie Clark, who won the 2021 Maine Principal’s Association national Distinguished Principal of the Year award, is expected to begin her new role July 1.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Sheriff’s deputy killed last year among Maine officers honored at Augusta memorial
Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Luke Gross was investigating a crash when he was struck and killed by a vehicle in Trenton on Sept. 23, 2021, and he is now among the names on the memorial.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner Main Street announces citywide grant program to aid local businesses
The Catalyst Grant Program offers established small businesses in Gardiner the chance to apply for up to $2,500 to meet a variety of critical business needs and is now accepting applications.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
RSU 2 superintendent to host forums May 10-12
Students from Dresden, Farmingdale, Hallowell, Monmouth and Richmond attend RSU 2 schools.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man who fled child rape trial in Massachusetts arrested in Farmingdale
Police: Stephen Corbin Jr., 38, of Methuen, Massachusetts, cut off a GPS monitoring bracelet and headed to Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner’s Johnson Hall renovations need more support amid rising inflation, officials say
Hit hard by increasing prices, Johnson Hall officials are asking city officials to double their $150,000 donation to the project to renovate the state’s oldest opera house.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Somerville farm to hold ‘hug a furry baby’ event May 15
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm plans to hold a “hug a furry baby” event between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15, at the 217 Hewett Road farm. Owners are excited to re-open their barn doors to the public for a chance to meet their new arrivals, according to a news release from […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Walking tour in Hallowell one of 20 organized ‘Jane’s Walks’ across Maine
“Hoofing the Hook” walking, talking tour features glimpse into Hallowell’s history.