AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western will host A Victorian Christmas at Fort Western from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at 16 Cony St. All are welcome to warm up by the hearth at Old Fort Western and participate in paper cutting and Christmas caroling. There will be games and goodies, stringing popcorn, and […]
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Need for faster mental health care is focus of Augusta summit addressing ‘cracks in the system’
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified longstanding problems with mental health care as the demand for treatment has increased, experts say.
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COVID-19 outbreak reported at Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta
The number of inmates at the facility will be limited until the outbreak ends, Sheriff Ken Mason says.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Supply chain no big deal on Small Business Saturday
Central Maine shop owners say more people seem to be shopping locally.
Posted inCommunity
Send holiday greenery by following plant health regulations
AUGUSTA — Many Maine residents’ holiday celebrations are not complete without decorating with Maine-grown wreaths, trees, and other decorative plant material. Sharing this tradition by sending wreaths and trees to our friends and families across the country can help us feel more connected even if we can’t be together this holiday season. The Maine Department […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Wreaths program adds Augusta cemetery
Coombs Mills Cemetery is sponsored by Pine Tree Post 887, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Black Friday draws smaller crowds in Augusta, leaving only the dedicated shoppers in line
Lines were much smaller this year in comparison to years past, but people who chose to stand in line continued their Black Friday traditions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Bigs With Badges program aims to bring positivity to students at Gilbert Elementary School
Fourth-grader Caleb is one of five students at Gilbert Elementary School who participates in the Bigs With Badges program.
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New Ventures Maine offers tuition-free classes
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine plans to offer tuition-free online workshops and classes for December and January. The sessions are designed to help people in Maine start a business, build a career and manage money. The full class schedule, growing with new class offerings for January, is accessible at bit.ly/NVMEClasses. December and January: • Job […]
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Kennebec County report identifies more-diverse population, quality jobs as top goals
Impact 2032’s Report to the Community highlights areas that people across Kennebec County have identified as priorities over the next decade, including quality education and jobs.