SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — William Banks of Jefferson has made the 2021 fall semester dean’s list for academic excellence at Springfield College. Banks has a primary major of physical education. To make the dean’s list the student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework for the term, exclusive of “P” grades. […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man indicted for allegedly assaulting woman, trying to steer her vehicle off road
Christopher M. Good, 56, indicted on several charges as part of indictments handed up by a Kennebec County grand jury.
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Augusta PR firm breaks new ground in Maine in seeking to help student-athletes create, market their brand
High school and college student-athletes can benefit from establishing their brand identity and market it in different ways, according to Greg Glynn, founder of Pliable, a new marketing, public relations and broadcasting company.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Augusta to seek federal funding to address shortage of emergency service workers
Fire chief says department is critically understaffed while call volumes are increasing, leading to safety concerns and overworked firefighter/paramedics.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Snow to keep Water Street in downtown Augusta closed to parking
Public Works officials say they expect to haul snow off Water Street late Monday, after which the parking ban would be lifted.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop eyes $1.8 million matching grant to kickstart Winthrop beach, Norcross Point redevelopment
If the town acts soon, the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund might cover half the project’s costs, or about $1,773,000.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
UMA provides $2.5 million in federal COVID-19 aid to help with student debt, college expenses
The coronavirus relief money, in some cases, could be used to forgive debt for students who were enrolled from March 2020 to March 2021.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Winter’s heaviest snowfall so far, wind gusts, blast through central Maine
Cold temperatures, heavy winds and snow kept many area residents inside Saturday, and off roads.
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Mount Vernon’s February Frolix to return
After taking a one-year hiatus because of COVID, February Frolix is due to return Mount Vernon. Many previous activities are on hold because of the pandemic, but new ones have been added, according to a news release from the Mt. Vernon Age Friendly Committee. The committee looks to deliver puzzle bags to local seniors, weather […]
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Fitness entrepreneurs invest in Augusta as pandemic gym routines hit their stride
Fitness companies All Out Fitness and Planet Fitness are betting that people will return to the gym in pre-pandemic numbers as they expand in Augusta.