There’s no shortage of things to do this weekend with events happening from Anson to Whitefield and everywhere in-between.
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Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Area Scouts help honor veterans before Memorial Day
The Cubs of Pack 445 joined Scouts from Troop 433 on May 21, at McClintock Cemetery on Nowell Road in Winslow, to remember those veterans who had served and have since passed on in advance of Memorial Day. They included Alex Parsons of Benton, Simon Giroux of Winslow, Freddie Pullen of Winslow, Lorelei Pullen of […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
‘Only logical conclusion’ or ‘no evidence’? Closing arguments delivered in Waterville murder trial
The trial judge is expected to issue a verdict next week in the case of Jashawn Lipscombe, 23, of New York City, who is on trial for the 2020 shooting death of Joseph Tracy, 33, of West Gardiner.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
New York felon sentenced to 2 years in prison for possessing gun in Augusta
Camby Wilson, 22, was sentenced at federal court in Bangor for possessing a firearm in March 2022, according to prosecutors.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Cony High recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’23
Ayanna Goonesekere is valedictorian, and Kameron Douin is salutatorian.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Central Church to host Day in the Park event in Augusta May 28
AUGUSTA — Central Church is scheduled to hold its annual Day In The Park event starting at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 28, in Capitol Park, 33 Union St. Every year, thousands of people are welcomed from across Maine to join with church with the State Capitol as backdrop as it hosts live music, a Gospel […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
Return of sturgeon art marks unofficial launch of downtown Augusta’s summer season
The reinstallation of 26 painted fiberglass sturgeon in downtown Augusta kicks off a summer season of events in the historic neighborhood of Maine’s capital city.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Cemetery association to hold Memorial Day ceremony in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Association plans to hold Memorial Day ceremonies at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery on Civic Center Drive. The National Anthem will be performed by the All Volunteer Brass Band. The Maine Army National Guard chaplain will give the invocationaccording to a news release […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Sound responses to homelessness in Maine can start small
A realistic, constructive approach acknowledges the stubborn reality of homelessness and works to improve people’s living arrangements in minor ways as well as major.
Posted inFood & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Culinary arts students at Augusta-based technical center learn by running school’s food trailer
Chef Heidi Parent strives to be innovative with her culinary arts program, including using COVID-19 pandemic relief funding to buy a food trailer for her students to run.