Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine didn’t allow virtual public meetings or remote participation for local governments, but after a newly passed state law, municipalities and counties are deciding whether and how to allow remote participation.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Johnson Hall continues fundraising ahead of expected 2022 construction start
Anonymous donors have pledged to match ticket sales at a special performance of the The Maine Dead Project on Sept. 11, as a fund request under federal Community Project Funding program advances.
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Gardiner City Council chooses Rusty Greenleaf to fill council vacancy
Under the Gardiner City Charter, the City Council fills a council vacancy until the next election, when city residents choose who will fill out the remaining year of the two-year council term.
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Gardiner’s downtown master plan taking shape with residents’ input
In mid-July dozens of city residents who took part in the Heart of Gardiner workshop, part of the city’s process in drafting a master plan to guide decision making in the city’s downtown for the next decade.
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The Oren Robinson Band to perform at Free Waterfront Summer Concert Series
Johnson Hall in Gardiner is proud to present the 2023 Free Waterfront Summer Concert Series at Gardiner’s waterfront every Friday night until Aug. 25. This week The Oren Robinson Band will take the stage at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Robinson is a singer-songwriter from Midcoast Maine. Writing songs about nature and introspection as well […]
Posted inCommunity
Community foundation awards almost $29K to nonprofits
The Kennebec County Committee of the Maine Community Foundation has awarded $28,950 in grants to four nonprofit organizations through its Community Building Grant Program. Grant recipients include: Augusta Teen Center, for a continuum of positive youth development services to help teenagers suspended from school and first-time offenders learn from their mistakes: $10,000. Boys & Girls […]
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Randolph voters donate $100,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley
Residents vote Wednesday night at the Town Meeting to help the organization fund the cost of a new facility.
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Changes come to Gardiner Public Library as longtime leaders retire
Friday marks Scott Handville’s last day at the library, after four decades as assistant director. Library Director Anne Davis, who is also retiring this year.
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MaineGeneral continues to establish pop-up vaccine clinics, with 10 in August
The health system is also offering free vaccinations at all of its primary care practices.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.