Democrat Craig Hickman and Republicans Earle McCormick and William Guerrette Jr. have said they are interested in seeking the nomination for the District 14 Senate seat vacated when Shenna Bellows was elected secretary of state.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Wreaths to be laid at central Maine cemeteries Saturday
More than a half dozen events are planned across Kennebec County to honor the lives of those who have served in the miliary as part of the annual December tradition.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
As season turns stormy, central Maine officials consider public shelter options
Local emergency managers are making plans to provide shelter for residents this winter if needed as COVID-19 continues to sicken people across the state.
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 inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
West Gardiner facility only one in Maine producing urban wood slabs
Niles Krech and Steve Pracher started the Maine Urban Timber Co. after realizing there was no other business in the state producing urban live slab lumber.
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
Republican challenges incumbent Democrat for Hallowell-area District 84 seat
Incumbent state Rep. Charlotte Warren of Hallowell sees the environment and transitioning to clean energy as a top issue for young voters, while Scott Taylor of West Gardiner says education and jobs are key issues affecting them.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Natural gas leak forced evacuation of COVID-19 testing lab in Augusta
Officials said it was the second time a gas line has been hit by a West Gardiner contractor during a project to reconstruct the road and replace pipes on Columbia Street.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Photo: West Gardiner woman celebrates 100th birthday with family, friends
Arlene “Nan” Brann-Brown, recipient of the Boston Post Cane in 2018, celebrates at her house.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
West Gardiner budget proposal reflects concern for economy
Selectmen in West Gardiner are presenting voters with a proposed budget scaled back from the plan presented earlier this year, before widespread shutdowns of businesses and government operations due to the coronavirus pandemic declared in mid-March.