Effective Nov. 29, Winthrop is set to boost the daily wage for substitute teachers to $110 from $90 to attract more candidates, putting the pay more in line with surrounding districts.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Caravan of Caring offers area outreach programs
The following is a summary of Caravan of Caring outreach programs as of Nov. 9. Kennebec Behavioral Health, 1-888-322-2136: Provides services to youth, adults, and families experiencing mental illness, substance use disorders, emotional difficulties, or behavioral challenges. Is able to provide services to patients who do not have insurance or those who do have insurance, […]
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Jefferson artist, teacher shares work at Washington library
WASHINGTON — The Gibbs Library staff has just had the pleasure of hanging a watercolor show at the library at 40 Old Union Road. The show includes sea creatures and other animals, and one landscape. It is a must-see for all ages. The artist is Rachael Richmond from Jefferson, and the show will run through […]
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Grace Christian Academy lists honor roll students
WEST GARDINER — Grace Christian Academy has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Honors: Anabelle Barry, Caleb Juarez and Keagen Storer. High honors: Connor Barry, Ella Blunt, Gavin Inglis, Rylee Carey, Logan Dancer, Logan Fleming and Victoria Inglis.
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New Augusta animal shelter, with better space for animals and people, planned on about 75 acres
Kennebec Valley Humane Society gets a big donation from car-dealing family to start fundraising campaign to build a new facility off Leighton Road.
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Fayette officials move forward with wireless contract negotiation for town-wide coverage
Project would bring internet to 825 locations in town, with the community contribution for each location estimated at $467.
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Spectrum Generations recognizes Pie Crawl winners
Spectrum Generations held its third annual Pie Crawl on Oct. 16 in downtown Hallowell. The Sweet Pie Award went to Traverse Coffee Co., and the Savory Pie Award was presented to the Quarry Tap Room. “Spectrum Generations would like to thank all of the participating businesses who provided samples of delicious pies, and those who […]
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Lawmaker asks Kennebec County commissioners for more transparency in deliberations over $23.7 million stimulus
State Rep. Charlotte Warren said Tuesday she’s concerned the process Kennebec County commissioners are using to decide how to distribute federal stimulus funds is not clear to all who wish to submit grant requests.
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Richmond school buses will not run for a 3rd week in a row after COVID-19 cases
Superintendent Tonya Arnold said Tuesday she could not offer any more information on the situation, which officials have confirmed started because of the impact of COVID-19 on staff.
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Augusta athletes will be required to have regular COVID tests for winter sports
The decision to mandate pool testing for athletes, made last week by the Augusta Board of Education, came on recommendation from Athletic Director Jon Millett and is backed by the coaches.