Even during COVID-19 pandemic, community meal not short on volunteers.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
UPS driver reports smoke after catching whiff of fire at Mt. Vernon home while making delivery
Nathan Allen called 911 on Monday when he smelled smoke at a residence where no one was home, and the local fire chief says he is grateful for the help.
Week In Photos Dec. 17-24, 2021
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Area graduates receive Maine Dental Association scholarship
Three local graduates were selected to receive the 2021 Alva S. Appleby Scholarship from the Maine Dental Association Charitable Foundation. Alec Daigle, a graduate of Maranacook Community High School who attends the University of New England College of Dental Medicine; Jenna Fongemie, a graduate of Saint Dominic Academy who attends the Tufts University School of […]
Waterville duck hunter found safe after kayak ‘got away from him’ on Kennebec River, police say
Authorities conducted a search Tuesday for the missing occupant of a kayak, but the man later contacted police to claim the boat and let them know he was OK.
Icy storm forces cancellations, slickens roads across central Maine
Mixed precipitation was expected to be followed by colder temperatures heading into the holiday weekend.
Winslow Junior High School names honor roll
Winslow Junior High School recently named the following students to its 2021-22 first-trimester honor roll. Grade 8 — High honors: Charles Byers, Zachary Campe, Quinn Cutten, Emily Daigneault, Ashton Darrell, Brody Davidson, Makayla Ellis, Katelyn Gibbs, Hassan Hobbi, Karleigh Marcoux, Shawna Martin, Braedyn Parker, Madisyn Pendexter, Mylee Petela, Bella Pinnette, Bryanna Prentiss, Amara Rioux, Rachel […]
After slick conditions midweek, forecasts call for some in central Maine to see a white Christmas
A weather system expected to move across central Maine Tuesday prompted school districts in the region to cancel school Wednesday.
Augusta Warming Center closes this week over COVID-19 case
Bridging the Gap is closed for the week for in-person services but remains open, by phone, for help finding resources.
Kennebec County commissioners meet virtually to avoid COVID-19 risk
The chairwoman of the Kennebec County commissioners said with the widespread growth of COVID-19 cases she opted to hold Tuesday’s meeting virtually.