Events are scheduled this week across Kennebec and Somerset counties.
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Maine health care nonprofit receives $9 million windfall from billionaire MacKenzie Scott
The Maine Health Access Foundation was the only Maine recipient in the latest round of gifts from the philanthropist, who is giving away much of her fortune.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner Area High School student funnels fear into action
Shawn Jiminez, a senior, organized a peaceful protest against gun violence in response to what he says is a lack of urgency and education surrounding gun violence and safety in public schools.
Posted inBusiness, Community
Marshall Communication promotes Kat Child
AUGUSTA — Kat Child has been promoted to senior account executive/digital marketing specialist, according to a news release from Charlene Williams, president, Marshall Communications. Child joined the public relations firm in 2020 as an account coordinator and became a vital part of the team, quickly earning her first promotion to account executive. Nancy Marshall, CEO […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Decision delayed on Augusta’s Olde Federal Building redevelopment plan
The Augusta Planning Board has delayed its decision on the redevelopment of the Olde Federal Building because it would like to see more details of what’s being proposed for the high profile historic building in downtown Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta launches child care program for students taking adult education classes
At this time, the child watch program only has room for 4 kids, but Augusta Adult and Community Education Director Kayla Sikora hopes to expand the program in the future depending on the need.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta boil water notice lifted after tests show no contamination
The Greater Augusta Utility District lifted the order Wednesday after water samples taken Tuesday following a water pipe break on Haskell Street showed no contamination occurred.
Posted inElection 2022, Maine
Authorities delay ranked-choice race tally in 2nd Congressional District
Because of a couple of flawed memory sticks, the state cannot complete the count until at least Wednesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Boil-water order issued for Augusta neighborhood after water pipe breaks
The Greater Augusta Utility District issued a boil-water order Monday evening for residents of sections of Haskell, Cony and Malta streets after a water pipe broke as district employees were trying to fix it.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Winter Coat, Mitten and Hat Giveaway event set for Nov. 20 in Augusta
The Greater Augusta Back to School Program is partnering with the Augusta Fire Department for a Winter Coat, Mitten & Hat Giveaway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Hartford Fire station at the top of Water Street in Augusta. A total of 200 winter coats, mittens and hats will be […]