The Kennebec Valley Community Action Program has paid for hotel rooms for those facing homelessness. But two Augusta hotels will no longer work with the group and more than 40 people must relocate.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Winthrop man indicted on charges he shook, severely injured 4-month-old baby
Officials say the baby has been at least partially blinded and is severely brain damaged after Camren L. Breton allegedly shook him.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Kennebec Historical Society welcomes new leader
Members of the Augusta-based Kennebec Historical Society recently elected Jamie Carter Logan of Augusta as their president. Logan, 35, a freelance writer and consultant, replaces Patsy Garside Crockett, also of Augusta, who stepped down after four years in office. Mark Laney of Winthrop was elected treasurer, succeeding Doreen Harvey, also of Winthrop. Kent London of […]
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Augusta Cub Scouts attend ‘Touch a Truck’ event
Augusta Cub Scout Pack 684 held a “Touch a Truck” event Oct. 23 at Mill Park in Augusta. Youth from around the area climbed on and in large rigs and small earth-movers, learning from the owners how each worked. The event also had information about Cub Scouting. “It was great to see kids having fun […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta teachers exhausted by pandemic-era instruction as student problems spike
Cony Middle and High School teachers say the first two months of the 2021-22 school have brought “extreme exhaustion and stress.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Pittston man indicted on charges he stalked, threatened Kennebec County sheriff, other police through Facebook
Indicted last week on two counts of stalking, Nicholas J. Worthing, 33, was arrested previously and pleaded guilty to a similar charge in 2018.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
In special election, city councilor and Army veteran vie for 1 of Augusta’s seats in Maine House of Representatives
Raegan LaRochelle, an Augusta city councilor and business owner, and James Orr, an Army veteran and volunteer, are competing to represent District 86.
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Nonprofit receives $1.3 million to expand behavioral health services
Medical Care Development’s public health division, headquartered in Augusta, has received a three-year grant to expand behavioral health care services in rural Maine through education, training and mentorship programs. The $1.3 million grant aims to help bring new workers into the behavioral health workforce, support early career staff to develop new skills and become eligible […]
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Race for Augusta mayor pits former longtime councilor against current at-large councilor
Mark O’Brien and Marci Alexander are vying to become Augusta’s next mayor and replace David Rollins, who is not seeking reelection.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Augusta City Council draws 5 candidates among 2 contested races in upcoming election
Voters will decide a two-way race, pitting incumbent Kevin Judkins versus newcomer Alyssa Wingate, for Ward 2 council, while three candidates, who each would be new to the council, are vying for one at-large spot.