Some Ukrainians fleeing their war-torn county have been arriving in Maine, and others are on their way.
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One person killed, another severely injured in China rollover, police say
After a vehicle rollover in China early Saturday morning, a man has died from his injuries and another remains in the hospital, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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Waterville class of ’66 planning reunion, seeks addresses
Members of the Waterville High School class of 1966 are planning a 56th reunion on Saturday, Aug. 6, if there is enough interest. Classmates are asked to inform other classmates of this event, and to contact Peter Beckerman at [email protected] or 207-547-4411 with their email and home addresses by April 30 for further details.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta officials praise new police station design, but concerns linger over timing and cost
As the cost of oil and some building supplies and other goods escalate, the city plans to build a new Augusta Police Station off Willow Street within the $20.5 million approved by voters.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
‘Cinderella’ event in Gardiner allows students to pick out prom dresses for free ahead of their big day
The annual event, which took place at Gardiner Area High School for the first time since the pandemic began, is one of two held across the state.
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Week In Photos April 8-15, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta’s Fort Western to celebrate colonial Hallowell woman’s life
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western is set to open its “2022 The Year of the Fort” celebration with “Martha Ballard’s World: Wife, Mother, Healer, Botanist” at 16 Cony St. On Sunday, May 15, from 1 to 4 p.m., attendees can look into the life of a colonial woman in Hallowell. There will be rotating stations […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Pooled COVID-19 testing in schools to end in May, some districts have already canceled programs
The COVID-19 variant, BA.2, is more contagious than previous strains, and it can spread faster in a classroom than the pooled test would be able to detect in a classroom.
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Kennebec County starts annual budget review
Spending across county departments is proposed to increase by about 4% to $17.4 million, but it’s too soon to say what the impact on taxpayers across Kennebec County will be.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school district cuts sports programs, positions to reduce increase in budget proposal
The proposed budget for the 2022 to 2023 school year started with an increase of nearly 10%, but through cuts, the school board got the increase down to 5.21%.