Voting will take place at the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual formal banquet, the Kenney Awards, which returns to the Augusta Civic Center for the first time since 2020.
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Winthrop legion to host Cub Scout recruitment night Jan. 30
The new regional club is for boys and girls in grades K-5 from Winthrop, Monmouth, Manchester and surrounding towns.
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Manchester man selected as Patriots difference maker
Mike Johnson volunteers at the Augusta Food Bank.
Posted inBusiness, Community
Health care organizations announce plans to merger
The Maine Medical Education Trust and the Daniel Hanley Center for Health Leadership announced plans Dec. 5 for a merger, effective Jan. 1. The Hanley Center is Maine’s premier health leadership development organization with more than 20 years of experience in the field. The mission of the Hanley Center is to inspire and grow collaborative […]
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Fall cleanup for St. Michael Parish cemeteries to begin Oct. 31
The cemetery committee of St. Michael Parish in Augusta reminds parishioners and visiting families that the final cemetery clean-up of 2022 will take place the week of Oct. 31, according to a news release from David Madore, committee chairman. In Augusta: • St. Augustine, 61-65 Townsend Road; • Holy Family, 139 Townsend Road; and • […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Halloween events serve up spooky fun across central Maine
Costumes and candy ruled Sunday at the Litchfield Fairgrounds for the Regional School Unit 4 PTA Trunk or Treat, an annual event celebrating Halloween, and one of dozens of events and displays scheduled between now and the end of October.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Police investigate report of stolen RV from overflow lot used by Manchester dealer
The Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate the camper, which was reported missing from an overflow lot used by Scott’s Recreation on Western Avenue. It had been brought to the RV dealership to be serviced and winterized.
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Kennebec Property Services — the ‘Maine Cabin Masters’ — settles with US EPA over violations of lead paint safety rules
The Manchester-based company featured on a Discovery network reality TV show has paid a $16,500 fine and will dedicate airtime to educating the public about federal lead safety rules surrounding home renovations.
Posted inElection 2022, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Officials from Hallowell, Manchester and Farmingdale open to working together, sharing municipal resources
The three-town discussions comes as the future of public works operations in Hallowell will be tied closely to an upcoming nonbinding referendum question on the November election ballot asking if voters will approve buying land for a new facility.
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Manchester club, members receive Spirit of America awards
The Manchester Lions Club recently hosted the 2021-22 Manchester Spirit of America Foundation Awards event. The club received the ongoing project award for its many drive-through suppers, and its support of many veteran, community, and senior needs through fundraising and volunteering, according to a news release from Diana Worthing of Manchester. Margaret Harrington received the […]