The GoldStars Tribute Wall, a traveling memorial to honor service members who have fallen while serving in the United States military since the beginning of the Gulf War — Iraq and Afghanistan, was in Augusta on May 29 and 30 at the Augusta Elks Lodge on 397 Civic Center Drive. This memorial project will continue […]
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta group to host fundraiser showing of Martha Ballard film
AUGUSTA — The Mayor’s Committee for Martha Ballard, a city group planning a memorial celebrating the famed early American midwife and diarist, is planning a June 15 presentation of the 1997 documentary film “A Midwife’s Tale.” The 89-minute movie, which first appeared on PBS in 1998 as part of the American Experience film series, is […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Maranacook students express their excitement as 98 graduate
The graduation took place at the Augusta Civic Center on Tuesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County awards more than $20 million in federal pandemic relief funds
Kennebec County commissioners on Tuesday endorsed a list of 39 projects to be supported by Kennebec County’s $23.7 million share of American Rescue Plan Act funds that will support child care, housing and health programs as well as sewer, water and construction projects, among others.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Federal funding to aid Augusta State Airport reconstruction, Waterville airport master plan
The Augusta airport was awarded $900,000 to reconstruct the apron where planes are parked and boarded by passengers, while the Waterville airport will get $300,000 for a master plan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Two Democrats vye for party nomination in Hallowell-area state representative race
Candidates Daniel Shagoury and Patrick Wynne, both of Hallowell, say their unique career experiences will help them serve Mainers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
No charges following fatal crash on Route 3 in Augusta
Stephen Moore, 31, of Augusta died after his pickup truck crossed the centerline, leading to a head-on collision, police say.
Posted inBusiness, Word on the Street
Word on the Street: Augusta’s Wander Pizza Co. closing
The pizza shop on Western Avenue is shutting their doors and the owners are heading to southern Maine for their next adventure.
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Choral ensemble to perform June 12 at Augusta church postponed
Reprise Choral Ensemble is set to perform a program, Side by Side, at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at Green Street United Methodist Church at 13 Green St., in Augusta. The singers, directed by Mary Rector and with collaborative pianist Beth Schiller, will perform old and new poetry set to music by old and new […]
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Augusta Scout leader receives District Award of Merit
Theresea Poirier of Augusta on May 18 received the District Award of Merit, the highest award a local Scouting district can bestow on a volunteer, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris, district vice chairman for Kennebec Valley District of Scouting. The District Award of Merit is a council award presented by Scouting districts […]