Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area, Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County and Hospice Volunteers of Kennebec Valley plan to offer a collaborative 25-hour volunteer training for those interested in non-medical comfort care for individuals and family members in hospice and for those interested in facilitating adult bereavement support groups. According to a news release from the […]
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Kennebec sheriff’s officer charged with domestic assault, threatening child with gun
Daniel Ross, 29, a deputy sheriff at the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office in Augusta, made his initial appearance in court on Wednesday.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley bid farewell to old home
Club staff will spend the next two weeks moving into the new building next door in Gardiner before it opens at the end of the month.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Kennebec Valley boys, girls clubs partner with Educare Central Maine
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley has received a $150,000 donation from the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation to establish a three-year partnership with Educare Central Maine to participate in Educare’s Lab School & Learning Hub. “We are incredibly grateful to the Bill and Joan Alfond Foundation for making this investment in the […]
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Art to take over Downtown Gardiner Aug. 19
Artwalk Gardiner will continue in its 16th year from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, in artists’ studios, galleries, shops and other venues throughout Historic Downtown Gardiner. The free event will feature unique works of art ranging from paintings, printmaking, photography, ceramics, handmade books, jewelry, textiles, live chain stitching, woodwork, and sculpture. First launched […]
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Bates College names area students to dean’s list
LEWISTON — The following area students have been named to the 2022 winter. dean’s list at Bates College. They are Nathan Berry of Augusta, Evan Wells of Gardiner, Ed Zuis of Monmouth, Sam Sheaffer of Hallowell, and Emma Christman of Litchfield. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or […]
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St. Michael Parish to collect toothpaste, shampoo for single mothers
In the coming weeks, St. Michael Parish in Augusta plans to help local single mothers who need assistance keeping up with the expenses of caring for their children. Large baskets will be stationed in the front of each parish church on the weekends of Aug. 6 and 7, and 13 and 14 for parishioners and […]
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Weeks of preparation, training lead to logistical challenge Sunday for Augusta-based Ironman 70.3 triathlon
Local agencies and organizations have been making plans and working out the details to ensure Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 runs, bikes and swims smoothly for the many athletes expected to compete.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Gardiner officials seek candidates to fill District 2 seat on City Council
Anyone interested in filling the vacant seat must submit a letter of interest.
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Impact2032 group launches goals to improve life in Kennebec County
A coalition of county businesses, nonprofits and governmental organizations, Impact2032 launches communitywide effort Thursday.