AUGUSTA — Cony Middle and High School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Khadeeja Alsaleem, Emily Atigian, Raegan Bechard, Jamison Bragdon, Elijah Brann, Indiya Clarke, Liam Cotnoir,Emma Crosby, Kevin Curtis, Haylee Cyr, Hailey Fischer, Julia Habib, Brianna Harriman and Alexis […]
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Rising costs for equipment, compliance driving increases in Litchfield budget proposal
The proposed budget shows a significant increase in fire and rescue due to regulatory compliance requirements and the cost of materials, officials said.
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Union library to host organic farm founder
Vose Library plans to continue its Vose or Virtual Wednesday series with a talk by Katherine Langelier about her organic farm. The talk is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, via Zoom. Langelier, the founder and CEO of Herbal Revolution Farm + Apothecary, will share ways to stay healthy and vital using herbs and […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Sidney man who terrorized aunt with knife sentenced to jail time
Joshua R. McKechnie pleaded guilty to several charges including terrorizing with a dangerous weapon and aggravated criminal mischief.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville child assault cases among latest indictments from grand jury
Waterville and Vassalboro men were indicted in separate cases of alleged child assaults as part of indictments from a Kennebec County grand jury.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
‘I wake up crying every day’: Central Mainers with ties to Ukraine watch in horror as war rages
Augusta-area residents with direct family ties to Ukraine say they feel anguish as Russian invades their native country.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Gardiner firefighters use snow to extinguish tree fire, suspect it was set intentionally
Officials say fire inside old, hollow tree on Winter Hill is suspicious.
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Wiscasset association showcases Lincoln County women writers
WISCASSET — The Lincoln County Historical Association is spotlighting a local writer of love stories, Maude Clark Gay. Born in Waldoboro in 1876, Gay, nee Mayo, began writing at a young age, contributing stories and poems to newspapers and magazines while still a teenager, according to a news release from the association. Her work as […]
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Augusta cracks down on neglected, dangerous buildings
Many of the problematic properties are owned by absentee owners, including large banks or limited liability companies that make it difficult for city officials to determine who or what owns certain buildings.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Monmouth begins review of proposed 2022-23 budget
Preliminary spending plan includes slight increases for heating, electricity and cost-of-living adjustments.