The organization, which supports 51 programs benefitting those in the Kennebec County region, has set a goal of $1.8 million for the year.
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Commentary: Maine reaches milestone on road to tax fairness
Starting in 2020, the poorest households in our state will no longer pay a larger share of their income in taxes than the wealthiest do.
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Architect, chief engineer of Maine Central Railroad focus of Sept. 18 talk
Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. to give Kennebec Historical Society presentation.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta officials, residents gather to remember those lost 18 years ago on 9/11
Gov. Janet Mills and local officials reflected on the bravery of first responders and the resilience of American citizens after Sept. 11, 2001 on Tuesday morning at Augusta’s Hartford fire station.
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Lithgow Library extends hours
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St., has extended its Saturday hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May, and from 9 a.m. to noon during the summer months. For more information, call the library at 626-2415 or visit lithgowlibrary.org.
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Charlie Shuman receives 2019 Outstanding Citizen Award
Le Club Calumet recently presented the award to the president of Charlie’s Family of Dealerships.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta officials ponder fate of deteriorating Cony Pride building
The Cony Street building, once a city fire station and later used by Cony High School students when the high school was across the street, has sat vacant and deteriorating in recent years.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Skowhegan woman, Gardiner man sentenced for drug crimes
Nicole A. Lamphere was arrested in Augusta in June following a brief chase, while Joseph Trask, in an unrelated case, was charged with trafficking after selling drugs to an undercover agent in Gardiner.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Turnover means changes coming to Augusta council
Resignations during the summer will result in new candidates and contested races for seats on the Augusta City Council during the November general election. Three incumbents uncontested for Augusta Board of Education seats.
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New York woman involved in shootout at Augusta Walmart gets 54 months for conspiracy
Diana Davis, 32, who was involved in a 2016 drug deal and shootout at the Augusta Walmart parking lot, was sentenced for conspiring to distribute drugs.