OAKLAND — Messalonskee High School has announced the following students were named its first-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors with distinction: Andi Anderson, Kendall Arbour, Joseph Ardito, Brooke Austin, Owen Axelson, Cooper Barrett, Mason Belanger, Martina Bizier, Rebekah Bucknam and Alexander Bussey. Also, Francesca Caccamo, Nathaniel Castner, Journey […]
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Augusta Colonial Theater sets stage for 2022 redevelopment, even as costs rise
With the recent acquisition of a parcel of property adjacent to the theater and continuing fundraising, officials say they look forward to completing design plans and cost estimates for reconstruction of the historic venue.
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New COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Augusta armory to run throughout month
State and local agencies are collaborating to hold a vaccine clinic in Augusta through December following reports of people having trouble scheduling vaccine appointments for vaccinations or boosters.
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Person killed in West Gardiner toll plaza crash identified as Blue Hill man
The Maine Department of Public Safety said Lucas Yurchick of Blue Hill was killed when the vehicle he was driving struck part of a southbound toll booth on Interstate 95 on Nov. 20.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta City Council retroactively declares apartment dangerous to recoup cleaning costs
An apartment at a building on Taylor Street has been sanitized, renovated and rented after officials discovered it was filled with human feces, urine and garbage.
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Manchester to hold meeting to discuss uses for $267,000 in COVID-19 relief funds
Selectman Chair Paula Thomas says board’s goal with the funds is to maximize the benefit to Manchester residents.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner Regional Middle School staff members camp outside for hunger
Students and staff members at the school collect thousands of items for food drive.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Standoff ensues as police check on person in Hallowell
Officers respond to Water Street at about 7 p.m. Saturday, but call escalates quickly into standoff between individual and police, according to officials.
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Damariscotta’s Inn Along the Way to hold conversation circle series
DAMARISCOTTA — Inn Along the Way is set to offer a Seasonal Conversation Circle series. The first of three programs, Seasonal Sharing, will be a Zoom event taking place from 3 to 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. The conversation facilitator Laurie Worth invites you to come as you are and sit down with a cup […]
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Some events returning but pandemic still taking toll on Augusta Civic Center
The delta variant of the coronavirus came along just as bookings were picking up at the city-owned conference center and auditorium.