City councilors who criticized the appearance of the initial proposal expressed support for a new, office-like building in place of standalone units with garage-style doors in the former Kmart parking lot on Western Ave.
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UMaine Augusta campus food pantry receives $1K donation
The University of Maine at Augusta Community Cupboard campus food pantry recently received a $1,000 donation from the University Credit Union. With the support of its credit union members from across the state, $35,461 was raised in 2021 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, which provides critical supplemental funding for local food assistance programs that […]
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Augusta tech center recognizes May students of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its May students of the month. Wyatt French of China is a senior from Erskine Academy in South China enrolled for the second year in the Auto Body program. He has enjoyed learning in the classroom and then being able to go directly into the shop and […]
Posted inElection 2022, Maine, News, Politics
Maine primary elections to be held today. Here’s a preview of the biggest races.
Primaries to elect a Republican candidate for the 2nd Congressional District and a Democrat to represent the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office appear to be the highest-profile races facing voters.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Talented and adaptable, Cony High School Class of 2022 graduates
No shortage of smiling graduates as they mingle before commencement, receive their diplomas during the ceremony and later exchange congratulations, share handshakes and hugs and pose for photographs.
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University of Vermont recognizes local graduates
BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies because of pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Hannah Minns of Wilton graduated with a Bachelor […]
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Photos: Erskine Academy honors Class of 2022 graduates
Seniors mark their commencement Friday at the Augusta Civic Center with essays and handshakes. Check out these photos from Kennebec Journal photojournalist Joe Phelan.
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Augusta chamber sets Kennebec River Brewfest for Aug. 6
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to host the fifth annual Kennebec River Brewfest from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Mill Park, at 2-32 ME-104 in Augusta. This year’s Brewfest, presented by Highbrow, will feature a variety of local breweries, wineries, distilleries and meaderies. With more than 60 different offerings to […]
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Augusta councilor, Army veteran face off in Republican primary for House 59 seat
Michael Michaud and James Orr are seeking the Republican nomination to run to represent part of Augusta in the state House of Representatives.
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FocusMaine appoints biotech advocacy leader as new president
The industry-funded workforce development group has chosen Dana O’Brien, a longtime biotech advocate, who will start June 15.