Nearly a year after forming a union, drivers at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program are urging the agency to complete the contract, while the nonprofit’s CEO says increases have been budgeted for and will be paid when the pact is finalized.
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Augusta man arrested in connection to purse snatching
Dylan McMahon, 23, was arrested Thursday after allegedly stealing a purse on Riverton Street on Feb. 26.
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Guest night for singers planned for March 11 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Maine-ly Harmony women’s chorus will hold a guest night at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Episcopal Church, 209 Eastern Ave., for women and girls to discover the harmony of the cappella barbershop style of music. All are welcome to observe or join in the singing and get to meet […]
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Jorgensen ranked among top students at Iowa State University
AMES, Iowa — Talia Jorgensen, of Augusta, a freshman in the College of Human Sciences, has been ranked among the top 20 percent of students in the college at Iowa State University.
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Cony, Gardiner, MeANS students attend winter skills weekend in Jefferson
Teens from eight Maine outing clubs learned about shelter building, hypothermia awareness, animal tracking, more.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Cause undetermined in Malta Street fire that displaced 30 people in Augusta
Supervisor Ken Grimes of the Office of State Fire Marshal said investigators are unable to safely investigate the building because it could collapse.
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MaineGeneral Health scholarships available
AUGUSTA — MaineGeneral Health has announced that applications are being accepted for its 2020 Health Scholarship Program. Scholarships support the education of health care professionals in the Kennebec Valley and are available to individuals pursuing degrees in a variety of health-related disciplines, according to a news release from Joy McKenna, director, marketing and communications at […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Fire displaces 30 people, injures 5 at Augusta 12-unit apartment building
Augusta fire Chief Roger Audette said five people were injured during the early Saturday morning fire at 36 Malta St.
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Maine Catholic youth raise over $15,000 during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring
PORTLAND — Young Catholics from around Maine raised more than $15,000 and collected thousands of food items during a successful “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The event, held on Feb. 1-2, saw the young people gathering donations at several Maine parishes with 100% of the proceeds going to local charities that help tackle hunger in the […]
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Bill to add liquefied propane to Dig Safe law gets initial approval
The Maine House and Senate must each take one more vote, possibly next week.