The global pandemic canceled the University of Maine at Augusta’s commencement a year ago, but on Saturday both the 2020 and 2021 commencements celebrated the accomplishments of the graduates through a streamed event.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Fire at Whitefield restaurant determined to be accidental
State fire marshal’s office has determined the electrical fire that broke out at Aunt Gin’s early Saturday was accidental.
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Augusta presentations aimed at preparing for the future of its school buildings
The Augusta Public Schools are conducting virtual workshops to gain information about what the community would like to see in the district’s buildings in the future, including potential renovation of Hussey Elementary School.
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Liz Soares: Personal discovery through pandemic cleaning
There was a reason for my newfound minimalism, writes Liz Soares — uncertainty.
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Talk on eliminating food insecurity set for May 12
UNION — Lorain Francis will share ways that the community and surrounding neighbors can help eliminate food insecurity in Knox County during the May 12 “Zoom with Vose Wednesdays” program at 6 p.m. The Union resident is chairwoman of the town’s Age in Place Committee. She is on the Thompson Community Center Committee and […]
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China’s Praul awarded Eagle Scout rank
Troop 479 in China honored its newest Eagle Scout, Hunter Praul, at the China Baptist Church April 18. Praul was presented Scouting’s highest honor by his parents, Erika and Darryl Praul of China, and in turn presented them with Eagle Scout Mother and Father Pins. “Hunter is an amazing young man,” said Troop 479 Scoutmaster […]
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Kennebec County eyes how its offices will reopen to the public
In the short term, both the Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office and the Probate Court are working out how members of the public will access their offices in the historic Kennebec County courthouse.
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Richmond presenting $2.58 million budget to voters
The town is proposing an 8.8% spending increase, with a 4.33% rise in the amount to be raised by taxes, that will be decided by voters at its June 8 Town Meeting.
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Travis Mills Walk-athon rescheduled to May 19
AUGUSTA — The annual St. Michael School and Travis Mills Walk-athon, originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, will now be held on Wednesday, May 19. Pledges and donations will continue to be accepted through May 19. For more information about the event, email jennsparda1@gmail.com or legalboxerz@hotmail.com. All proceeds from the walk-athon benefit the school and […]
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Future of Whitefield’s Aunt Gin’s restaurant is up in the air
Co-owner Wyatt Shorey said the Augusta Road restaurant, which opened in 2015, is closed for now — but maybe for good — after a fire early Saturday damaged the bar and dining areas.