Warmer than average temperatures and heavy rains so far this winter have slowed ice formation on the Kennebec River and its tributaries, and it’s not clear that enough ice will form for smelt fishing this year.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Suspect still loose after two police chases in Augusta, Randolph and Pittston
Augusta police broke off one of the chases last week after it was determined the threat to public safety outweighed allowing the suspect to flee.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area middle, high schools set for week of fully remote learning after holiday break
The two Maine School Administrative District 11 schools will resume the current hybrid-learning model Jan. 11, while elementary school students return Jan. 4.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Thanksgiving fellowship available to go at Augusta church
With some planning and organization this year, Green Street United Methodist Church was able to continue its tradition of serving Thanksgiving dinner to more than 100 people and providing moments of connection.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner, Hallowell schools prepare Thanksgiving baskets for area families
Both Gardiner Area High School and Hall-Dale Middle and High School have seen an increase in need for — and support from — community members.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
Incumbent Drost reelected as Randolph selectman in three-way race
Matthew Drost won reelection to Randolph Board of Selectmen in a close race against Valerien Bolduc and Andrew Pitteroff.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections
Augusta-area voters, not deterred by pandemic, line up to vote
Despite what is expected to be a record-breaking number of people voting by absentee before the election, numerous central Maine residents voting in person at the polls on Election Day.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Three-way race for selectman seat in Randolph
Incumbent Matthew Drost is being challenged by Andrew Pitteroff and Valerien Bolduc for a seat on the Randolph Board of Selectmen.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Winthrop man indicted on rape, kidnapping charges
Jon L. Westerlund, 35, was one of several area residents indicted last week by a Kennebec County grand jury.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
United Methodist Clothes Closet to reopen Sept. 1 in Gardiner
United Methodist Clothes Closet at 109 Spring St. in Gardiner will reopen its doors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning Sept. 1. The Randolph United Methodist Church’s clothes closet offers reasonable clothing for sale. Social distancing and masks will be required, and there will be a limit of three people at […]