Amanda and Tom Roddy bought their redemption center on Route 3 nearly five years ago and they’re hoping that this year, lawmakers will be able to make changes to the state’s bottle redemption program.
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Arctic air plunges Augusta into the record book as central Mainers gather in warming centers
The capital city had record lows for both Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Model Railroad & Dollhouse Show set for Feb. 18 in Augusta
For table rentals, contact Richard Ridolfo at 603-929-1441 or [email protected].
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Valley program seeks volunteer drivers
The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) seeks volunteer drivers. Qualified individuals can build their own schedule. Drivers will be reimbursed for the use of their car, up to 65 cents a mile, paid from the time they leave their driveway. KVCAP, which has offices in Waterville, Augusta and Skowhegan, has vans and volunteer drivers […]
Posted inBusiness, Community
Kennebec Savings Bank awards two $30,000 Catalyst Grants to central nonprofits
AUGUSTA — Kennebec Savings Bank recently named Snow Pond Center for the Arts and Maine GearShare as the recipients of its Catalyst Grants. The two $30,000 gifts are designed to support creative concepts that might otherwise not be possible for the nonprofit organizations, according to a news release from Amanda Cooley, vice president and marketing […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Two Augusta-area students book spots in the Maine State Spelling Bee after winning county-level competition
Abby Leger of Cony Middle School and Abhinav Reddy of St. Michael School will compete in the statewide tournament for a chance to make it to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Man found not criminally responsible in Pittsfield shooting death granted more time for work, visits
Derek Wilhelmsen, found not criminally responsible for the 2002 shooting death of Portland cab driver Nunzi Mancini, will now be allowed overnight visits with girlfriend after a judge gave approval Friday.
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‘Fly Rod’ Crosby carving to be on display in Augusta
Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby from Phillips was the first Maine Guide and a 2017 inductee to the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
No one to be refused overnight shelter in Augusta during arctic blast, director of warming center says
Life-threatening cold temperatures expected Friday and Saturday will put unhoused people at risk. Members of the South Parish Congregational Church are scrambling to ensure an overflow space is available for the overnight warming center if needed.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta considers rental housing inspections and licensing, with $100 per unit yearly fee
The proposal would help address the growing amount of unsafe rental housing conditions in the city, officials say.