Wednesday’s fundraising event benefitted not only the Augusta-based Catholic school, but the Travis Mills Foundation’s goal of paying for a family to spend two weeks at its Belgrade Lakes retreat.
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Virtual budget hearing brings Hallowell-area school board questions about impact of Richmond withdrawal
Residents of its member towns will determine whether Regional School Unit 2’s proposed spending plan for the 2021-2022 school year is approved when they head to the polls June 8.
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Liz Soares: Coronavirus creates continuing education for educators
Educators have had to learn a whole new set of skills this year. Evidently, I have not yet perfected mine, writes Liz Soares.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Single-vehicle crash damages house, knocks out power in Augusta, Sidney
The crash occurred Tuesday night on Townsend Road, police said.
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Conference to focus on Maine’s many cultures
The University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Southern Maine are partnering to host “One sun rose on us today: Stories from Maine’s Long 20th Century,” a virtual half-day conference set for noon to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 4, online via Zoom. This conference is to include three panels — Wabanakiscapes, 20th Maine […]
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St. Michael student wins essay, poster contest
Declan Wotton, a sixth-grade student at St. Michael School in Augusta, took first place in the Maine Constitution Essay and Poster Contest. His essay won in the grades 6-8 essay contest. He was accompanied to the award presentation by his principal and teacher, Kevin Cullen, and his father, Brian Wotton. He was presented the award […]
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Whitefield plans Memorial Day celebration
The Whitefield Historical Society plans to celebrate Memorial Day at 10 a.m. Monday, May 31, at the town Veterans’ Memorial at 36 Town House Road. The ceremony will be held outdoors because of CDC safety precautions, and will include the traditional flag raising and songs. This year the program will feature the passing of the […]
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Augusta budget, which would result in no changes in tax rate, up for approval
Augusta city councilors will vote Thursday on the proposed $69.4 million city and school budget.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
New York man caught with cocaine in Augusta found guilty of furnishing, but not trafficking drugs
The first jury trial in several months in Augusta, which took place over two days, resulted in a guilty verdict for 46-year-old Timothy Barclift.
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Richmond officials tell voters to focus on academics, not cost of stand-alone school district
In order to withdraw from Regional School Unit 2, the town of Richmond needs 822 votes, more than 50% of voters from the last gubernatorial election.