AUGUSTA — Kennebec Savings Bank recently named Snow Pond Center for the Arts and Maine GearShare as the recipients of its Catalyst Grants. The two $30,000 gifts are designed to support creative concepts that might otherwise not be possible for the nonprofit organizations, according to a news release from Amanda Cooley, vice president and marketing […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Two Augusta-area students book spots in the Maine State Spelling Bee after winning county-level competition
Abby Leger of Cony Middle School and Abhinav Reddy of St. Michael School will compete in the statewide tournament for a chance to make it to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Man found not criminally responsible in Pittsfield shooting death granted more time for work, visits
Derek Wilhelmsen, found not criminally responsible for the 2002 shooting death of Portland cab driver Nunzi Mancini, will now be allowed overnight visits with girlfriend after a judge gave approval Friday.
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‘Fly Rod’ Crosby carving to be on display in Augusta
Cornelia “Fly Rod” Crosby from Phillips was the first Maine Guide and a 2017 inductee to the Maine Women’s Hall of Fame.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
No one to be refused overnight shelter in Augusta during arctic blast, director of warming center says
Life-threatening cold temperatures expected Friday and Saturday will put unhoused people at risk. Members of the South Parish Congregational Church are scrambling to ensure an overflow space is available for the overnight warming center if needed.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta considers rental housing inspections and licensing, with $100 per unit yearly fee
The proposal would help address the growing amount of unsafe rental housing conditions in the city, officials say.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Business manager of Augusta school district steps down ahead of budget preparation
The district is searching for an interim replacement for Kathy Casparius “as soon as possible,” said Board of Education Chair Amanda Olson.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Mainers prepare warming areas, postpone events as dangerously cold conditions approach
As Maine braces for a cold snap this week, residents across the state are readying for frigid temperatures expected to plunge to minus 20 by the weekend.
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Jackman student District #5 winner of national speech contest
Peyton Chaisson, a grade 11 student at Forest Hills High School in Jackman, was a guest of honor at the annual State VFW Banquet held Jan. 21 at the Augusta Civic Center. She was recognized at their ceremony for being the District #5 winner of their yearly Voice of Democracy national speech contest. She received […]
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University of Vermont recognizes local dean’s list students
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Five local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Vermont. Chelsea Seabold from Wilton is majoring in psychological science. Jillian Brown from Augusta is majoring in human development and family studies. Abbigail Doiron from Augusta is majoring in health sciences. Matthew Nickerson from Lincolnville […]