Despite what is expected to be a record-breaking number of people voting by absentee before the election, numerous central Maine residents voting in person at the polls on Election Day.
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MaineHousing extends rent relief program
The agency says it has about $4 million left to help tenants adversely impacted by COVID-19 pay their rent in October and November.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
More than 2,000 turn out for Augusta food distribution
Volunteers handed out boxes containing meat, dairy products, fruits and vegetables and gallons of milk and frozen turkeys.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Garden club members place wreaths at Augusta, Hallowell cemeteries
Wreaths honor all veterans past, present and future.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Indictments handed up for drug trafficking in Augusta, Gardiner, Waterville
Police searches turned up drugs and guns, leading to arrests of New Yorkers, as well as those from central Maine.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Drive in and drive out Farm to Family Fest set for Oct. 29
Event hosted by the Augusta Food Bank.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Fall clean-up for St. Michael Parish cemeteries to begin Nov. 2
Fall clean-up for the following St. Michael Parish cemeteries will begin the week of Nov. 2, according to a news release from David Madore, chairman, St. Michael Parish, Augusta. In Augusta: • St. Augustine, 61-65 Townsend Road; • Holy Family, 139 Townsend Road; and • St. Mary’s (old), 142 Winthrop St. In Gardiner: • St. […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Historical Society gets $1,500 grant
The Kennebec Historical Society in Augusta recently received a $1,500 New Century Community Grant from the Maine State Archives. The New Century Community Grant provides funding for the preservation of archival collections. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations are finding their resources strained, including the Kennebec Historical Society. The grant aims to support and […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Lewis B. Small recognized for service to Lions International
Gardiner/Augusta Lions Club member awarded International President’s Award.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Trunk-or-treat gatherings, haunted car wash headline central Maine Halloween events
With pandemic restrictions discouraging trick-or-treating, local businesses and organizations are planning a variety of activities for children.