The Skating Association of Maine will host the the region’s first ever Try Sled Hockey for Free event from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 31, at the Camden National Bank Ice Vault, 203 Whitten Road in Hallowell. The event will include complimentary equipment courtesy of USA Hockey for children ages 3-18. The New England Sled […]
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Augusta councilors set improving communications as top goal
Improving communications, reducing the city’s carbon footprint and playing a big role in a state bicentennial bash are among the City Council’s goals for the year.
Bill to prohibit Maine communities from banning short-term rentals draws fire
Opponents at a State House hearing say preventing towns and cities from enacting rules governing short-term rentals would be an overreach of state authority.
Augusta City Council goal: Improve communications, marketing
City officials cite a past viral dust-up with the Red Barn as an example of a situation in which a public relations expert could help.
Low-speed chase through 3 towns ends with Smithfield man’s arrest
Adrian Silva, 64, was arrested by Augusta police on a charge of failing to stop for officers after leading them from Augusta to the Winthrop line and back to Mulligan’s in Manchester.
Kennebec Journal Feb. 19 police log
Augusta area police reports for Feb. 19, 2019.
Augusta employers want problem solvers, collaborators, Cony teachers told
Asked about their successes and challenges hiring Cony High School graduates, local leaders say the things that serve students well in work are the same that will serve them well in life.
Nominations requested for Governor’s Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the Governor’s Service Awards for Maine’s Youth and Adult Roll of Honor Volunteers. From pre-teens to older adults, they donate time to communities. If you know an adult who volunteer 500 hours or more last year, or a youth who devoted 50 hours to service, enroll them in Maine’s Volunteer […]
Augusta Nature Club to hold luncheon meeting Feb. 27
The Augusta Nature Club will hold its luncheon meeting Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Capital Area Technical Center, 40 Pierce Drive in Augusta. Please arrive by 11:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon, followed by a brief business meeting. Camden Martin from Entosense Inc. in Lewiston will give a program about edible bugs. Lunch will […]
Augusta’s Lilly makes dean’s list
HAYS, Kan. — Moyan Lilly, of Augusta, has been named to the 2018 fall semester dean’s honor roll at Fort Hays State University. Lilly is a senior majoring in sociology. The dean’s honor roll includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and have a minimum grade […]