The Gardiner Nazarene Church invites youths to “Roar Vacation Bible Camp: Life is wild, God is good,” a free camp planned from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 21-25, at 6 Nazarene Way. Children can participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, play teamwork-building games, devour treats, sing and dance to catchy songs, experience one-of-a-kind […]
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Augusta student named to Assumption University dean’s list
WORCESTER, Mass. — Anne Guadalupi of Augusta, class of 2021, has been named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Assumption University. “Anne is one of the many students who demonstrated incredible resiliency amid the challenges posed by COVID-19 during the previous academic year and remained committed to their programs of study,” said Assumption […]
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St. Michael School raises more than $17K for walk-a-thon
AUGUSTA — A year after turning into a virtual event because of the pandemic, the St. Michael School and Travis Mills Walk-a-thon returned as an in-person event May 19. “The school raised $17,380.87,” said Kevin Cullen, principal of St. Michael School, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. “The goal […]
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Damariscotta community to host conversation circles
Damariscotta’s Inn Along the Way has been quietly developing a collaborative community of people interested in interdependent living for older adults, for travelers and respite care for caregivers and for those for whom they are caring. The first guest rooms for residents are to be available later this year, and the upgrading of the old […]
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Monmouth land to be protected from development
Conservation easement to protect a 273-acre parcel that includes forest, wetlands, open fields and 3,670 feet of shorefront on Annabessacook Lake from most types of development.
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Erskine Academy lists top 10 seniors for class of 2021
Michael Nicholas III is valedictorian, and Jane Blanchard salutatorian.
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Gardiner Area High School graduates told their resiliency will serve them well
Graduates overcame challenges, student speakers said.
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Augusta residents to decide whether to borrow $20.5 million to build new police station
Augusta Police officers say the current station, a former Navy building on Union Street, is in deplorable condition and bad for morale.
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Erskine Academy graduates 128 Friday night at the Augusta Civic Center
Despite a year shaken by COVID-19, the high school students learned how to persevere in their own ways.
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Farmingdale voters approved budget, boost fire protection funds
Because the cost of operating Farmingdale’s new fire station has been higher than anticipated, a floor amendment added $10,000 to the towns’ fire protection account at Thursday’s annual Town Meeting.