Gardiner Regional Middle School has announced its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2020-21 academic year. Grade 8 — High honors: Sage Sculli, Sophie Guthrie, Abigail Cooley, Lily Staples, Madeline Seed, Mekenzie Soiett, Danica Martin, Max Douvielle, Taryn Nichols and Eric Wilson. Honors: Evan Ahearn, Abriel Dustin, Zachary Reed, Lia Umland, Camryn Chadbourne, Sarah Goulette, Olivia […]
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News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Augusta’s First Amendment Museum open Saturdays
AUGUSTA — The First Amendment Museum, 184 State St., has announced its new lineup of summer exhibits, events, expanded hours and more. The museum is open on Saturdays, with free tours offered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday throughout the summer. Guided tours are less than an hour and are appropriate for […]
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Cony graduate earns Kennebec New Mainer Scholarship
AUGUSTA — Maha Alsaleh of Augusta, a 2021 graduate of Cony High School, earned a $1,000 Kennebec New Mainer Scholarship. Sponsored by Hoang Realty and the Capital Area New Mainers Project, the scholarship helps immigrant students who graduate from a Kennebec County public high school pay for expenses associated with pursuing their education. A native […]
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At Augusta gathering, men who drowned in Messalonskee Lake remembered as the best of friends
The families of the deceased of held a celebration of life Thursday at the Red Barn in Augusta, recalling their memories of Brandon Breton and Joseph Mayo.
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Hallowell-area school district partners with Kennebec Behavior Health to help students return to in-person learning
Having an extra counselor at the Hall-Dale schools is expected to be beneficial for both teachers and students as district officials prepare for the possibility of the “unknown” in the fall.
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Winthrop to vote on proposed $12.03 million school budget
Public school officials propose $5,119 decrease to current spending for 2021-22.
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Gardiner officials pass revised city spending plan for July 1 budget year
City Council approves $6.6 million appropriation to pay costs of city government.
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Mount Vernon officials anticipating flat budget
Town Treasurer Kerry Casey said the 2021-2022 spending plan increased by approximately $40,000 — or less than 1% — from the current $4.84 million budget.
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Wiscasset Art Walk adds ‘Picnics-to-Go’ offer
A new feature for Wiscasset Art Walk 2021 is Picnics-To-Go, a way to stave off hunger while enjoying everything the evening’s event has to offer. Village restaurants, Sarah’s Café, Treats, and Mammy’s Bakery plan each to offer a picnic special just for Wiscasset Art Walk. Visitors can visit each restaurant’s website, make a selection from […]
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Job Corps offers career training for youth aged 16 to 24
Job Corps is enrolling youth aged 16-24 interested in free learning career training in areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical, and culinary arts. Virtual and online learning options are available. People can earn their high school diploma or equivalency, as well as their driver’s license, at the same time. Housing and meals are included […]