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United Way of Kennebec Valley kicks off 2022 campaign
United Way of Kennebec Valley launched its 2022 fundraising season Sept. 20 with $1,028,035 in committed early support at the Campaign Kickoff and Hopeful Sign Lighting event. Twenty-three businesses reported early campaign success to a crowd of more than 150 people. Nate Curtis of Gagnon Dental and Sue Grenier of G&E Roofing are co-chairing United […]
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Augusta volunteer coach recognized at Fenway Park
Mike Karagiannes of Augusta is a recipient of the Red Sox Foundation’s 2022 Mike Egan Volunteer of the Year Award. This annual award is given to six coaches and administrators, one from each state in New England, who volunteer their time in their local leagues to provide a better youth baseball and softball experience, according […]
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Churches around the region celebrate St. Francis of Assisi with blessing ceremonies for pets
Churches across the state held blessing of the animals ceremonies this weekend, in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day. Central Maine saw many ceremonies, including at St. Michael Catholic Parish in Augusta and St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Proposal to open Chipotle Mexican Grill in Waterville follows closure in Augusta
The Augusta Chipotle closed in July after workers sought to form a union, and company officials said they were unable to adequately staff the restaurant.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Day of Hope for cancer survivors, patients, families
MaineGeneral’s annual, inspirational event returns to in-person at Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Trench to be dug across Kennebec River in Augusta for new water, sewer lines
Work is underway to replace a pipe that was taken out of service in 2016 after a leak was discovered.
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Maine State Credit Union makes 100 Best Places to Work in Maine list for 10th year in a row
Maine State Credit Union has once again placed on the Best Places to Work in Maine list for mid-size companies. This is the 10th year in a row that Maine State Credit Union employees have voted their employer to this list. They first received recognition as one of Maine’s top employers in 2012. “We are […]
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Jeremy Payne joins Cornerstone government affairs firm
Cornerstone, a leading bipartisan, employee-owned, government relations and public affairs firm with federal and state reach, announced the addition of Jeremy Payne as a principal in the firm’s Augusta office. He brings to the Cornerstone team nearly a decade of policy and government relations work throughout the state. Before joining Cornerstone, Payne served as the […]
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Adult ed association presents Gov. Mills with leadership award
Maine Adult Education Association recognized Gov. Janet Mills Sept. 20 with the Champion of Adult Education Leadership Award, due to her leadership in addressing literacy, career, and other educational needs of adult learners in Maine. Mills proclaimed Sept. 18-24, 2022 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Maine to show her support and dedication […]