Members of the Sacred Heart Ladies Guild, based at Sacred Heart Church on 12 Summer St. in Hallowell, plan to set up baby cribs at the church to collect items for a local pregnancy center that has helped thousands of women over the years. The cribs will be set up at the church on Sunday, […]
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UMaine exhibit to feature work by graduating art majors
Each spring the Charles Danforth Gallery at the University of Maine at Augusta exhibits the work of its graduating art majors who complete their studies at the university with a final year-long body of work. This year’s show, “Start to Finish,” features works in illustration, graphic design, painting, drawing and collage. This year’s artists are […]
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GO MAINE ride-sharing program to highlight green travel options for any in-state vehicle trip
The program, which has promoted carpooling and vanpooling, is expanding its focus beyond daily commutes to meet the state climate goal of reducing the number of vehicle miles traveled in Maine.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta church raises over $11K for Ukraine
AUGUSTA — South Parish Congregational Church UCC, with the help of the community, has raised $11,076 so far for Ukraine. The congregation voted on where the money would be sent, showing significant interest in both World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders. Half is being sent to each agency to help them continue their work […]
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Knife-wielding Augusta man shot by officer at federal building should be detained until trial, authorities argue
Derik Broox Wight, who remains hospitalized a week after the incident, is charged with assaulting a federal officer at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Home, outbuildings destroyed in hot, fast-moving fire in Pittston
The cause of the fire that destroyed a home and outbuildings at 11 East Pittston Road on Monday was an unpermitted outdoor burn that got out of control, officials said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Madison man who drove car involved in fentanyl bust to serve 18 months in prison
Police seized more than a pound of fentanyl after stopping the car in Sidney in March 2021.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Cony Middle and High School, Madison Area High School evacuated due to bomb threats
The Augusta and Madison-area schools are among several in Maine that were alerted to automated calls about bomb threats on campus Tuesday. It’s unclear who sent the calls and how many schools were affected.
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Legislature votes to approve rural public defender office
It will be the first public defenders unit created in Maine. The five attorneys will travel to areas where there are few lawyers available to defend indigent defendants.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Kennebec County receives more than $47 million in requests for pandemic relief funds
County officials have contracted with a consultant to review, rank and complete risk assessments of grant applications to help determine how Kennebec County’s $23.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds will be spent.