FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale Middle and High School has announced the following students were named to its first-semester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — Cum Laude: Aaliyah Adams, Harmony Alexander, Adrianna Badger, Zoe Beaule, Sophia Budd, Kayden Ferguson, Korigan Greenhalgh, Cooper Hillstrom, Jorryn Ibeneme, Baylee Jackson and Patrick Murphy. Also, August Nelson, Liam […]
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A new market provides hope for Maine’s organic dairy farmers
Organic Valley farmers cooperative offers more than a dozen Maine organic dairy farmers a new market for their milk after their current contracts with Horizon Organic end.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Pittston residents to vote on $1.5 million budget at annual Town Meeting
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at Pittston-Randolph Consolidated School, 1023 Pittston School Street in Pittston, marking the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic that residents vote on warrant articles in the traditional meeting style.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Eight-hour standoff in Whitefield ends in arrest early Saturday
Edward M. Poch, 64, is being held at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset after he allegedly threatened a woman with a knife and a gun at a Whitefield house, leading to a standoff with Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies and the Maine State Police.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Maine teacher shortage fueled by some leaving profession early as rate of new educators lags
High expectations with low pay, coupled with the added stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompted at least two central Maine educators to look for new jobs.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Damariscotta gallery seeks artists for juried show
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “New Works.” The deadline for entering the show is 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26. This show will showcase artists’ most recent work with a fresh, up-to-the-minute vibe, according to a news release from the gallery. Works that have been created in […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner’s Johnson Hall among projects receiving federal funding through earmark program
As part of a program of congressionally directed spending, the Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center has secured $411,000 in federal funds from the Community Project Funding Program to help complete its long-awaited renovation project that kicks off next month.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
List of central Maine projects receiving Community Project Funding grants
Maine’s congressional delegation has secured more than $136 million in funding for projects in their districts; here’s what’s being funded in central Maine:
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
New Winthrop ordinance aims to clear town waters of moorings, crafts not linked to nearby lakefront property
The ordinance will regulate the installation of moorings within 200 feet of the shoreline and ensure the materials used comply with EPA and Maine DEP regulations.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News
Augusta to allow remote public participation in City Council meetings
Councilors say allowing the public to participate, online, in council meetings will increase public input, but some are concerned about the loss of face-to-face interaction.