Tyler Cahn of Readfield received Scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout rank, on July 30. This is a goal that he has had since first grade when he joined Cub Scouts while living in New York. Since then, Scouting has taken him to the National Jamboree in 2017 and the World Scouting Jamboree two years […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Winthrop boaters launch petition against mooring ordinance
Some boaters say they will refuse to remove their moorings from the water, as they were told that there is no legal basis for Winthrop’s ordinance that requires people to own shorefront property in order to set anchor.
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Week In Photos July 29 – August 5, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Hallowell Multicultural Center working to become welcoming community hub
The facility, run by the Capital Area New Mainers Project, held its first official event during Old Hallowell Day in July.
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Randolph youth recognized for courage in fighting rare cancer
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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Drought conditions worsen across central Maine
Lower snowpacks over the past few winters and the earlier start to the spring have contributed to drought conditions that are worsening across central Maine.
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With events like Saturday’s Brewfest, Augusta’s downtown is drawing more visitors
With an expected draw of 500 to 800 people on Saturday, the fifth Kennebec River Brewfest is the latest event to attract visitors to Augusta’s historic downtown.
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Winthrop Public Schools selects new leaders for middle, high schools as administrative shuffle ripples through region
Schools across central Maine are seeing shifts in leadership ahead of the new school year, which begins in a few weeks.
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Burnham student earns senior writing award at Emerson College
BOSTON — Allison Hughes of Burnham received an award in the nonfiction category for Senior Writing Awards at Emerson College as a distinction winner for Hughes’ essay “Discrete Grief.” Hughes, a creative writing major, is a member of the class of 2022. Check out upcoming area events!
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Augusta chamber to host Women’s Network luncheon Aug. 10
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Women’s Network luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. Elissa Shuman Emmons, president of Charlie’s Honda in Augusta, will discuss her professional and personal journey, according to a news release from […]