In the coming weeks, St. Michael Parish in Augusta plans to help local single mothers who need assistance keeping up with the expenses of caring for their children. Large baskets will be stationed in the front of each parish church on the weekends of Aug. 6 and 7, and 13 and 14 for parishioners and […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Weeks of preparation, training lead to logistical challenge Sunday for Augusta-based Ironman 70.3 triathlon
Local agencies and organizations have been making plans and working out the details to ensure Sunday’s Ironman 70.3 runs, bikes and swims smoothly for the many athletes expected to compete.
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Gardiner officials seek candidates to fill District 2 seat on City Council
Anyone interested in filling the vacant seat must submit a letter of interest.
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Impact2032 group launches goals to improve life in Kennebec County
A coalition of county businesses, nonprofits and governmental organizations, Impact2032 launches communitywide effort Thursday.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec County projects, nonprofits get boost from grants
More than $38,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Kennebec County. The six grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $38,570 recommended by the Kennebec County Committee and a $6,250 grant from a donor-advised fund, according to a news release from the foundation. Grant recipients include: […]
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Kenney Awards celebrate the accomplishments of the Kennebec Valley business community
Friday’s celebration marks the 90th anniversary of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce and honors its members who have achieved both business and personal success.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Gardiner Area High recognizes honor students
Gardiner Area High School has announced the following students were named to its second-semester honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — Highest honors: Frank Albert, Emma Baker, Ryan Banister, Madeline Barden, Katerina Bergerova, Alayna Blier, Kennedy Burditt, Izabella Card, Skye Cotnoir, Isaac Dostie, Emily Folsom, Natalie Fossett, Caleb Gardner, Thomas Gingras, Ava […]
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Proposed Gardiner sewer rate increase wins early support
Proposed 4% increase expected to raise about $52,000 during this fiscal year, which would help pay higher costs during the fiscal year that started a week ago and allow the Wastewater Department to begin saving toward the next phase of its system upgrades.
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Gardiner officials to consider 4% increase in sewer rates this year, 8% next year
This latest request for an increase follows annual 4% increases in each of the last four years to fund the operation of the city’s wastewater treatment department.
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Gardiner gallery exhibit features paintings by city artist
To celebrate summer in Maine, Monkitree is displaying paintings by Terry Wilson of Gardiner, who captures the magic of Maine summers in “Mainely Summer.” Whether it is trips along the rugged coast, to tranquil lakes, hiking in forests or visiting historic downtowns, one can’t help but savor the vibrancy of the season. Wilson, born and […]