In what was a compromise for some, Augusta city councilors reached consensus on a location for proposed new, roughly $20 million, police station.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Central Maine students taking initiative to find connections with classmates
A Cony High School senior created an online group with friends to connect, while Monmouth Academy students took the lead on revamping its website to allow for greater communication.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec commissioners vote to move Augusta’s Melville Fuller statue
The unanimous decision at Tuesday’s commissioners meeting is not the end of the process, as a committee is expected to be named to make a recommendation where the statue will go.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Community vaccination clinic at Augusta Civic Center to open Wednesday
Kennebec County Emergency Management Director Sean Goodwin said the clinic was set up Friday and final checks were being done Tuesday as the civic center clinic would begin offering vaccinations to people age 70 and older.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Augusta housing study shows changes needed to address lack of affordable housing
Study recommends incentives for developers to build affordable housing within walking distance of workplaces and service centers.
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Plunkett poetry festival seeks artist submissions
Submissions from makers and writers are sought for the annual Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival, a hybrid event of visual and literary arts to be held on Friday, April 30. Literary and art submissions are due Monday, March 1. Anyone interested in contributing one or more creative works to the festival should visit uma.edu/plunkett for details. […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
2021 Maine Mother of the Year honoree named
Scarborough’s Lynn Gierie to represent all Maine mothers at the national convention.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Bishop recognizes 2021 Maine Catholic School Teacher of the Year
St. Michael School’s English teacher, vice principal and advisor Jennifer Hoffman honored.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Help for drug addiction coming to streets of Augusta
A state-funded partnership with the Augusta Police Department will bring a behavioral health clinician to connect people with substance use disorder to resources meant to address addiction.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta gets $1.6 million donation for artificial turf field, other work at Cony’s Alumni Field
Philanthropist Robert G. Fuller Jr. has increased his contribution to the project that had been put on hold due to financial challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and higher than expected costs.