ROME — The Maine Association of Police recently bestowed three honors to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Travis Mills and his wife, Kelsey Mills. The couple opened the Travis Mills Foundation Veterans Retreat in 2017 after Travis lost portions of all of his limbs in a 2012 IED explosion while serving this country in Afghanistan. […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Winthrop’s Town Council chair, police chief step down
Longtime Town Council Chairperson Sarah Fuller’s resignation is effective immediately, and police Chief Ryan Frost is set to retire in September.
Hallowell-area school district returns Japanese, English teaching positions to proposed budget after community outcry
Regional School Unit 2’s proposed $34.5 million budget needed different spending cuts as a result of the changes, officials said.
Police launch investigation after Cony student posts photo of gun, ‘concerning words’ on social media
Additional police officers are stationed at Cony Middle and High School following the post made by a student who is not currently in the United States.
Vassalboro resident earns Eagle Scout rank
Vassalboro’s Benjamin Delbert Reed received his Eagle Scout rank during a ceremony April 16 at the Vassalboro United Methodist Church. Reed, who graduated from Erskine Academy and now attends the University of Southern Maine, completed all requirements for the Eagle Scout rank in 2020 but was unable to be presented with the award because of […]
Community celebrates Eid and raises money for families affected by earthquake in Turkey and Syria
The community potluck supper was put on by community organizations for New Mainers and had a goal of raising $10,000.
‘Stuff the Tent’ helps prepare homeless people for the closure of the warming center
Organizers of Saturday’s event at South Parish Congregational Church collected money and items to pass along to those who are without housing in Augusta.
House on Front Street in Richmond is a total loss after RV catches on fire
The fire started around 8 a.m. and nine departments responded to the fire after a second alarm was called.
Union library to host Clarry Hill Pottery April 26
UNION — A program by potters Denise and Steve Migliorini of Clarry Hill Pottery is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Vose Library at 392 Common Road. Clarry Hill Pottery is located in Union. According to a news release from the library, the Migliorinis said their “serendipitous path to pottery is a tale […]
South China church taking orders for April 29 turkey dinner
SOUTH CHINA — An eat-in or take-out turkey pie supper is scheduled for 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at South China Community Church, 246 Village St. The cost is $12 for adults and $10 for children younger than 12. To order in advance, call Debbie Stowe at 207-462-2175. Check out other upcoming area events!