The Worromontogus Lake Association will host a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, to update stakeholders in the Togus Pond watershed about current efforts to restore water quality in Togus Pond. The lake association is in the process of preparing an updated 10-year Watershed-Based Management Plan for the lake that will […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Solar farm on 42 acres touted as ‘benefiting Mainers’ approved off Augusta’s Civic Center Drive
A 2.5-megawatt, approximately 8,000-panel, solar farm would provide electricity to an unnamed Maine business, officials said.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Plea made, then withdrawn, by suspect in Waterville drive-by shooting of young girl
Video conferencing between the Kennebec County jail and Capital Judicial Center, due to COVID-19 prevention efforts, has had glitches that impact defendants’ communications.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta moves Ward 1 polling location to Augusta State Armory
City officials are also seeking poll workers, enough to cover four polling locations, since councilors rejected a proposal to consolidate the polls to one location.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Scooter-riding rappers seek to dispel Augusta negativity in music video
Ben Bowman, also known as Ben, the Maker, made the video in hopes it would help people get past both the negative stereotypes some may have of hip hop music and any negative views toward the city of Augusta.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Volunteer Leadership Conference to take place online Oct. 13
Rob Jackson, director of Rob Jackson Consulting Ltd, will be this year’s keynote speaker.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
As start of school approaches, central Maine schools finalize transportation plans
While some districts are set, others are still determining how many students are opting for in-person learning and will require transportation.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta-based charter school marks five years of virtual-only learning
Maine Virtual Academy has a model that works for its students, and other public schools now utilizing remote learning can find answers in that model.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Contested race for one Augusta City Council at-large spot
An at-large City Council seat has two candidates, while an anticipated race for school board chairperson didn’t materialize in Augusta.