AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to host a Women’s Network luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. The event will feature a presentation, “Finding My Footing: The Last 20 Years,” with Hillary Roberts, executive director of the Kennebec Humane Society. […]
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Complicated internet coverage decision awaits Fayette voters at Town Meeting
The state and local election is set for June 14, with the annual Town Meeting set for 6 p.m. the following day.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Somerville farm plans to reopen May 8 with more activities
SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm plans to reopen to the public Sunday, May 8, at 217 Hewett Road. Visitors can experience every aspect of farm life, from good food and friends to fun outdoors with goats. The farm is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday, May 8 through Dec. 18, according […]
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
FBI: Photos show Jefferson man inside Capitol on Jan. 6
Joshua Colgan told FBI agents he went to the Capitol Building following President Donald Trump’s speech, but said he didn’t enter.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Kennebec County officials sign off on labor contract for staff in deeds registry, DA’s office
The deal, with the union representing about a dozen employees in the Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office and the Registry of Deeds, gives them raises in each of the contract’s three years.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Virtual group session for food addicts set for May
A virtual Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous session is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. There are no dues or fees. People can attend the informational session by phone or computer via Zoom. For more information and the meeting ID and passcode, call the session coordinator at 207-529-5550 or email [email protected].
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Gardiner Scouts complete leadership training
Scouts from Troop 672 in Gardiner recently spent a weekend at Camp Bomazeen in Belgrade completing the Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) training. The purpose of the ILST course is to teach Scouts with leadership positions about their new roles and how to most effectively reach success in that role. It is intended […]
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Newcastle grow-to-donate nonprofit to hold virtual supper club
The meal theme for this event is “Heart of the Matter.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta City Council gives police approval to sell some guns in evidence locker, destroy those used in crimes
Augusta Police Department to sell 62 guns and destroy 57 it has acquired over the years.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Oakland woman pleads not guilty in drug-induced death of her toddler son
Ashley Malloy’s 14-month-old, Karson, died in November 2021 from complications due to the combined effects of fentanyl and tramadol, officials said.