Gardiner’s Gardeners, part of Gardiner Main Street’s Streetscape Team, is looking for new volunteers to help with making the downtown and public parks all they can be. The team seeks those who enjoy planting, tending, watering and weeding, according to a news release from Gardiner Main Street. The team is scheduled to meet at 10 […]
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Winthrop student receives Maine Principal’s Award
Andrew Foster, son of Brian and Lori Foster of Winthrop, was recognized at the February Town Meeting by Principal Mark Campbell as the 2022 Maine Principal’s Award winner from Winthrop High School. Foster, a senior member of the Student Leadership Team, is recognized for his leadership, character, citizenship and scholarship, according to a news release […]
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New Unity Raceway manager Joey Doyon trying to breathe life back into historic race track
Frankfort driver has big plans to revive historic racetrack, which has been dormant since 2017.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Clinton man, 19, indicted on manslaughter charge in Benton crash that killed passenger
Julie Clark, 19, of Troy died from injuries suffered in a crash Oct. 31, 2021, in which Stephen B. Richardson III was driving, according to officials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Litchfield’s oldest resident, who fought in World War II, plans a 100-yard-dash for his 100th birthday
Eugene Thompson, 99, was recently awarded the town’s Boston Post Cane and in less than a year, plans to celebrate his 100th birthday by running a 100-yard-dash.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Nothin’ sweeter than Maine Maple Sunday in central Maine
Many turn out for celebration of state’s famous, much-loved maple syrup and other goodies.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Monmouth students to compete in a world robotics championship in Texas
As two of the 10 teams selected from Maine, local students to compete in Dallas against students from across the United States and other countries.
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Old Hallowell Day to return in July after two-year hiatus due to pandemic
The mostly outdoors celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 16, with the traditional parade and many other events.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Washington Town Meeting includes lively discussion over updated ordinances for animal control and land use
The land use ordinance vote delayed until June primary so town can provide more information for residents.
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Jefferson residents to consider town budget with large increase in ambulance costs
The annual Town Meeting in Jefferson will be held by secret ballot voting Tuesday.