Francis R. Wozniak, 39, has kept his driver’s license despite being charged with operating under the influence in Portland in 2020.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Monmouth student named Dana Scholar at Bates College
LEWISTON — Ed Zuis of Monmouth was one of 20 members of the Bates College class of 2024 to be named a Dana Scholar. Zuis, the son of Edmund Zuis and Catherine V. Squires, is a 2020 graduate of Monmouth Academy. Established in 1965 through the support of the Charles A. Dana Foundation, the Dana […]
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Noted author to speak about democracy at Augusta’s First Amendment Museum
Randal Maurice Jelks, professor, documentary producer and award-winning author, is scheduled Tuesday to discuss his book, “Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America,” as part of the First Amendment Museum’s speaker series.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta Teen Center to move into donated downtown building
Officials say facility at 244 Water St. to offer more room to expand services, help more teens and build community connections.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
As Hatch Hill landfill fills up, Augusta looking at options that could leave surrounding users out
Some city councilors want the city to consider keeping its landfill to itself, or at least reduce the amount of regional waste taken in there, which would extend its lifespan but increase cost to taxpayers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Central Maine communities consider different options for sharing code enforcement duties
A shortage of qualified code enforcement officers across the state has prompted the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments to find both short- and long-term solutions to keep projects moving.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Gardiner’s Johnson Hall showing free movies
GARDINER — Johnson Hall is offering a free movie series featuring new releases and classics in its downstairs theater at 280 Water St. The 10-week series began Jan. 20 and continues through March 24, according to a news release from Gardiner Main Street. Movies are scheduled to run at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday. There also […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school board votes to approve $250 gift cards for district employees
The Maine School Administrative District 11 board approved a memorandum of understanding for all district employees that also provides 15 days of COVID-19-related sick days and a half-day for employees on specific early release days.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Former Olympian returns to Maine for 10th Pond Hockey Classic in Sidney
Maine native Marc Pelchat participated in the 1998 and 2002 Olympics, and returned to his home state for this weekend’s 10th annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Jan. 28-Feb. 4, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.