Gardiner Regional Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 6 — High honors: Isaac Beaulieu, Isaac Boyce. Kaitlyn Davidson, Lillian Dore, Zoey Epperson, Natalie Fikus, Greyson Geleide, Peter Gove, Kaleigh Grant,Grayson Greenleaf, Daniel Jamison, Alexander Kimberlin, Evy Kokmeyer, Jaidyn Leavitt, Colin McCormick and […]
Kennebec Journal
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Gardiner library offers patrons pole pruner in expanding fight against browntail moth infestation
The library is the latest organization in central Maine to offer tips on how to slow the spread of the invasive pest by cutting their nests out of trees before the larvae emerge later this year.
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Subsidized units eyed as Augusta’s Glenridge Drive development sold for $8.03 million
New owners Midland Capital Partners say they will renovate all 120 units in the complex via a financing package through the Maine Housing Authority and will convert some market-rate units to subsidized units.
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Augusta man sentenced to 15 months in prison for sexually assaulting children
Lester E. Mason was ordered Wednesday to spend 15 months in prison on unlawful sexual contact and touching charges.
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Grand jury, prosecutors decline to bring charges against man in Somerville shooting death
Joel Williams, 48, was shot and killed June 30, 2021, at a Somerville residence following an altercation with Kyle Hunt of Jefferson.
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Drones join battle against browntail moth as Kennebec County becomes epicenter of pest
In the county hardest hit by the invasive browntail moth, Litchfield arborist Eben Mann is taking to the air with a drone and a specially developed tool to cut down the nests before hungry toxic hair-bearing caterpillars start emerging.
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Democratic committee to hold candidate petition signing events
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans to host events Saturday, Feb. 19, in Damariscotta and Boothbay to collect voter signatures for Democratic candidates running for governor, the state legislature, district attorney, sheriff, and other offices. Participants can talk with candidates, sign up to support their campaigns and join local town committees, according to a news […]
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Democrats needed for state convention participation
In advance of the upcoming Maine Democratic State Convention in May, the Maine Democratic Party is inviting all state Democrats to consider running for state delegate to represent their community in the party’s internal election process. The convention is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14, in Bangor. A remote attendee option creates […]
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Augusta Elks gift $5K to Colonial Theater project
The Augusta Elks presented a $5,000 check Feb. 1 to the Colonial Theatre project. Funds donated were raised by the Augusta Elks First Festival of Trees in December, according to a news release from the Elks. In attendance were Colonial Theatre Director Kathi Wahl, board member Richard Parkhurst, Elks Exalted Ruler Tim Rodrigue, First Lady […]
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Union library to host Guini Ridge Farm owner
Vose Library’s Vose or Virtual Wednesday series is scheduled to host Wendy Reinemann at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, via Zoom. With her husband and family, Reinemann owns and has been operating Guini Ridge Farm since 2001, according to an event news release. It is a diversified operation that includes raising livestock, market gardens and […]