Winslow digs into $2.4 million project as part of broader effort to finally curtail flooding

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Published
October 5, 2023

Winslow digs into $2.4 million project as part of broader effort to finally curtail flooding

Crews are working along China Road to install larger drainage pipes and conduct other work to alleviate the flooding that has occurred for years at the intersection of China Road and Bay Street.
Published
October 5, 2023

Augusta Board of Education candidates answer student-furnished questions at city forum

Six candidates, two of whom did not attend the Wednesday night forum, are expected to be on the November ballot.
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October 5, 2023

Photos: Augusta shelter serves lunch of game meat for those in need

People in need were fed Thursday at the Bread of Life Soup Kitchen as part of a "Hunt.Fish.Feed" program, created by the Sportsman Channel, which taps an underutilized game meat and fish donated by sportsmen and women. John McGannon, a noted wild game chef and founder of WildEats, worked with the staff of volunteers at the shelter to make a lunch of barbecue American venison hoagies, bacon and rosemary red potato salad, fruit salad and drinks, with an ice cream sandwich for dessert. All photos by Kennebec Journal staff photographer Joe Phelan.
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October 5, 2023

Maine Craft Weekend to shine light on state’s artists and makers

Gardiner is one of six featured communities this weekend where makers of all kinds are to showcase their work, give demonstrations and connect with people.
Published
October 4, 2023

Oakland Town Council takes no vote after special executive session

The council announced the emergency meeting Wednesday, the same day it was held, and Chairman Mike Perkins indicated it had to do with former Town Manager Ella Bowman.

Published
October 4, 2023

Hallowell Pride Alliance complaint citing Fire Department ‘bias’ prompts city probe

In addition to the allegations of bias, city officials are working to address the lack of staffing during parades.
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October 4, 2023

Maine Supreme Court ponders whether Sunday hunting ban violates constitutional right to food

A Readfield couple's lawsuit contends the voter-approved 'right to food' amendment should end a longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.
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October 4, 2023

Waterville City Council urged to take action as need for food grows

An administrator for the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen told the council Tuesday the kitchen is serving 250 to 300 meals a day and demand for food is growing.
Published
October 4, 2023

Longtime head of Delta Ambulance in central Maine to leave post next month

Tim Beals, 64, who has been executive director of Delta for 27 years, said he will remain affiliated with the nonprofit organization in an advisory role and as part of its training center.
Published
October 4, 2023

Oakland council scheduled to hold special meeting today

The Oakland Town Council is expected to go into executive session at 5 p.m. today to consult with legal counsel, according to the agenda.