Kayla Sikora, director of Augusta Adult and Community Education and Shirley Wright, executive director of Maine Adult Education Association, presented at the 131st Legislative Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs on Feb. 1. They discussed the importance of Maine adult education programming, and provided the information below to Sen. Joseph Rafferty and Rep. Michael Brennan, […]
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Gardiner secures nearly $71,000 in federal funds for extrication equipment
The money from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant is planned for improved extrication equipment and tools to outfit a Gardiner Fire Department engine and its three ambulances.
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Richmond must drastically increase short-term school budget and hire administrators as soon as possible, consultant says
“The financial consequences of not being ready are far more serious than the fact you might be short,” consultant Jack Turcott told the committee overseeing the town’s transition out of Regional School Unit 2.
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Police: Teens apparently stole car, led authorities on high-speed chase from Wiscasset to Richmond
Authorities said officers arrested a 17-year-old boy from Richmond on multiple charges in connection with the high-speed pursuit.
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Fayette closer to having high-speed internet following special town meeting
The Maine Connectivity Authority is expected to decide later this month whether to give final approval to an application from Matrix Design Group to build a state-of-the-art fiber network in Fayette.
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Augusta police failed to identify themselves until last seconds in 2019 shooting of man
The Maine Deadly Force Review Panel, created the same year as the Augusta incident, recommends officers identify themselves as police officers loudly when knocking at someone’s door.
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Gardiner Cub Scout pack honors service members at monthly meeting
The monthly pack meeting for Gardiner Pack 672, held Jan. 31 at the Christ Episcopal Church, featured activities, awards, a solemn U.S. flag retirement ceremony and ended with pies to faces. During part of the meeting Scouts gathered outside around a central fire ring, placing pieces of cloth into the fire. The pieces had been […]
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Hallowell-area fifth grade classes to return to elementary school building in fall
Prompted by parent concerns, the Regional School Unit 2 board of directors unanimously approved the move at a recent meeting. The students had been temporarily placed in Hall-Dale Middle School.
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After major oil leak shuts down Winthrop library, director hopes to reopen Monday
Last weekend’s record-breaking low temperatures turned the oil into sludge, leading to a major oil leak at the library, officials said.
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Video: Augusta students sing national anthem at Maine State House
The Cony Concert Choir kicked off the morning session Tuesday of the House of Representatives.