Two of Winthrop’s brand-new Lion Electric Company school buses have not hit the road yet because of malfunctioning windshields, Superintendent Jim Hodgkin said. Yarmouth and Vinalhaven have experienced similar problems.
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Wander Pizza to return to Augusta in the new year
Under new ownership, the popular pizza place returns to Augusta after an 18-month hiatus.
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Augusta councilors approve state-mandated changes to encourage more housing
The changes will allow accessory dwelling units and apartment buildings to be built in areas where they are not allowed now.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
St. Michael School announces honor roll students
AUGUSTA — St. Michael School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 5 — High honors: Evan Gosselin, CoraRuth Longley, Luke Lord, Chandler Nicknair, Lucien Radonis, Brady Small and Evelyn Wallace. Honors: Arthur Dumont, Jocelyn Haskell, Michael Jaquillard, Ryder Jean, Charli McAllister, Creek […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville murderer appeals conviction, lawyer says police improperly entered apartment
Maine’s highest court hears an appeal by Nicholas P. Lovejoy, who pleaded guilty to murder in the 2019 shooting death of Melissa Sousa.
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New public defender’s office up and running in Augusta
The Capital Region Public Defender’s Office started accepting appointments for indigent clients on Nov. 27
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Viles Arboretum leader leaving Augusta job
Ryan Martin is stepping down as executive director of the educational conservation organization with 224 acres of woods and fields open to the public near the heart of the city.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Maine launches $1 million ad campaign to attract teachers amid shortage
The initiative is funded with pandemic relief money and quantifies for the first time the number of educator vacancies in Maine: over 850.
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Holiday handbell concert set for Dec. 13 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The always popular Winthrop Area Handbell Ringers return for a free, festive holiday concert at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 13, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library at 45 Winthrop St. They will perform a medley of holiday favorites. For more information, call the library at 207-626-2415 or visit lithgowlibrary.org. […]
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Kennebec Valley District Scouts hold food drive
Scouts in Vassalboro held their Scouting for Food Drive Nov. 19, collecting 142 pounds of food that was delivered to the Vassalboro Food Station Pantry. Scouting strives to prepare youth to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders who are guided by the values of Scout Oath and Law. Scout Leaders throughout Kennebec Valley District try […]