Among the county officials sworn in Tuesday at the Kennebec County commissioners meeting were two Republicans after years of dominance by Democrats at the county level, but one political expert said that’s likely due to the lack of well-known incumbents seeking reelection and the habit of Maine voters to vote for split tickets.
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More than a dozen central Maine projects receive funding in federal budget
The federal budget, approved by Congress last week and expected to go to President Joe Biden for his signature this week, includes funding for local projects ranging from the Colonial Theater in Augusta to a fire station in North Anson.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop School Board bans dogs on school property, but not on public trail
The prohibition on dogs on school property is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 3, when students return from the holiday break.
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Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee adds 4 advisors
Four new advisors have joined the Maine Community Foundation’s Kennebec County Grantmaking Committee. They are Nate Cotnoir of Sidney, Elizabeth Jabar of Waterville, Angela Parker of Benton and Darcy Whittemore of Readfield. MaineCF’s county committees are made up of community members who live or work in the county and serve as local ambassadors for the […]
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Scores treated to a guided glimpse of ‘Christmas Through the Ages’
The program began over 15 years ago at a North Anson library, and has moved throughout Maine historical societies ever since.
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Winthrop society to host holiday cookie walk fundraiser Dec. 16, 17
Winthrop Maine Historical Society plans to host its second annual Holiday Cookie Walk from 3-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the the Winthrop History and Heritage Center at 107 Main St. All items will be individually wrapped, packaged in small bags and displayed on a […]
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Winthrop officials agree to revisit controversial mooring ordinance
The town plans to present a new draft of the policy in early 2023. The existing policy will remain in effect in the meantime.
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Winthrop High School recognizes honor roll students
Winthrop High School has announced its first-quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. High Honors Seniors: Jakob Barrows, Brooke Belz, Alivia Bennett, Sophia Blanco, Aleah Childs, James Cognata, Nea DiBiase-Stone, Phoebe Dow, Kamryn Dube, Isabella Dunn, Elsa Goebel-Bain, Amelie Grube, Nick Keezer, Rhyan Sawlivich, Tyler Shumway, Alyssa St. Pierre and Lauryn Wood. Juniors: Selma […]
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Christmas displays bring excitement, glow to central Maine neighborhoods
Many displays are dazzling, such as Winter Wonderland at Augusta West Kampground, which features more than 100,000 lights.
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Winthrop society to host Christmas Through the Ages Walking Tour Dec. 10
Time travel with the Winthrop Maine Historical Society on Saturday, Dec. 10, to experience Christmas Through the Ages. Visit five buildings where costumed guides share information about five unique eras of Christmas celebrations. Period decorations, refreshments, music, and costumes add a touch of era atmosphere to the festivities, according to a news release from Mary […]