Families are struggling to put food on the table and turn to local food banks for help, organizers of the local nonprofit say.
Kennebec Journal
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Women educators society to host Gardiner science teacher
The Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International plans to sponsor a teacher workshop by Sharon Gallant, science educator at the Gardiner area schools, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at the Viles House, 71 Stone St., Augusta. Gallant’s presentation, “Let’s Hold ’em and Fold ’em,” is designed to help teachers use book […]
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Gardiner officials seek evaluation of aging city facilities
The city has issued a request for proposals for a consultant to evaluate the condition of City Hall, the Police and Fire departments and the Public Works garage and help plan for the city’s future needs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta to use pandemic relief funds to offset Civic Center losses
Augusta plans to use at least $600,000 of the $2 million officials expect to receive in American Rescue Plan Act funds to make up for revenue losses.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos March 18-25, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Alexander Reed Road in Richmond closed after culvert collapses from rainfall
Officials expected the road to be closed for four to six weeks and there was not yet an official detour in place Friday morning.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Gardiner to hold public meeting with city manager candidate on Monday
Andrew R. Carlton, currently the superintendent for Regional School Unit 4, will take part in a community gathering Monday to meet and talk with city residents.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Beloved Cony German teacher wins Maine Foreign Language Teacher of the Year
Deb Backman, a German teacher at Cony Middle and High School, recently was awarded the Foreign Language Association of Maine’s Teacher of the Year award.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Washington to vote on creating municipal broadband network
The broadband question will be considered Saturday at the annual Town Meeting.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta School District budget up almost 6.5%, but officials say it will not cost city more
Board of Education unanimously approves proposed $35.5 million budget for the 2022-23 academic year that officials say will not require the city spend more than this year. The spending plan next goes to the City Council.