Seven-year-old Henry Downs of Randolph was honored July 17 as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock for the courage he has displayed battling a rare cancer at a young age. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield continues its commitment to supporting the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
As price tag doubles for new Randolph fire station, voters wait to pass additional town funding until project is rethought
The bids for the fire station came back Tuesday, the Randolph Select Board said, and noted the prices were almost double what they originally intended.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Randolph’s town budget up nearly $400,000, but mostly in overrun costs for the new fire station
The town will ask residents on Wednesday night to approve a $2.8 million budget, an increase of $410,304 from last year’s $2.4 million budget.
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Rep. Charlotte Warren wins Democratic nomination for seat on Kennebec County Commissioners
Warren, who because of term limits cannot seek reelection as the state representative for Hallowell, Manchester and West Gardiner, is to face Joseph Pietroski Jr., the Republican nominee from Winthrop, in November for the open seat representing 14 communities in southern and western Kennebec County.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Women’s barbershop chorus installs new officers
Maine-ly Harmony, a women’s barbershop chorus, installed new officers May 11, at the chorus’ rehearsal hall in the Randolph United Methodist Church. Nancy Bossie was installing officer, assisted by Dotty Meyer, according to a news release from the chorus. Officers include President Candace Pepin, Vice President Sue Staples, Secretary Jennifer Clair, Treasurer Janey Dunham, and […]
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Home, outbuildings destroyed in hot, fast-moving fire in Pittston
The cause of the fire that destroyed a home and outbuildings at 11 East Pittston Road on Monday was an unpermitted outdoor burn that got out of control, officials said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school district cuts sports programs, positions to reduce increase in budget proposal
The proposed budget for the 2022 to 2023 school year started with an increase of nearly 10%, but through cuts, the school board got the increase down to 5.21%.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Bail set at $7,500 for Randolph man arrested on drug charges after shooting
Eric C. Cooper, 35, arrested after an investigation into a shooting uncovers cocaine, fentanyl, cash and weapons, police say.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Randolph shooting leads to arrest and drug seizure
A 42-year-old man was injured early Saturday morning in a Randolph home where police later found cocaine and fentanyl.
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Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop chorus invites singers
Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop chorus is back rehearsing together and preparing for its upcoming competition and convention in Westborough, Massachusetts. The women will be competing against other choruses throughout New England and Canada, according to a news release from the chorus. Chorus members, all vaccinated against COVID-19, plan to meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m. […]