AUGUSTA — To celebrate Earth Day, the Social Justice & Peace Commission at St. Michael Parish invites all to a Zoom session from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 22. “Restore Our Common Home” will be facilitated by Frank Cuff, a member of the commission. On Saturday, April 24, from 9 to 11 a.m., the […]
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History behind maritime photos to be discussed April 22
The Camden Public Library will partner with the Penobscot Marine Museum at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 22, for an online presentation during the library’s celebration of Maritime Month. Matt Wheeler, the museum’s digital collections curator, will narrate a slideshow featuring selections of maritime photography from the museum’s Maynard Bray Collection. Wheeler will discuss Bray’s background […]
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Hallowell-area school district not planning further cuts to budget before vote
The Regional School Unit 2 board of directors to decide Thursday on a 2021-2022 spending plan to be sent to voters June 8.
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Artificial turf project for Cony field approved, could be ready for football by fall
The $2.2 million project funding includes a $1.64 million donation from a former area resident, Robert Fuller Jr., who has made numerous local gifts.
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Augusta woods fire doused as dry conditions persist across central Maine
A mild winter followed by a dry spring has contributed to brush fires across the region over the last week, but it’s too soon to say if dry conditions will prevail into summer.
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Truck carrying potatoes rolls over on Maine Turnpike in Litchfield, causing closures
Passing lanes were closed for crash cleanup at mile 94 on the turnpike, officials said.
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Chelsea teen receives MPA Principal’s Award
SOUTH CHINA — Michael Nicholas III of Chelsea, a senior at Erskine Academy, has been selected to receive the 2021 Principal’s Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principal’s Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership. Nicholas is a consistent high-honors student in a highly […]
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Scholarships available for graduating Richmond seniors
The Richmond High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund at the Maine Community Foundation offers support to graduating RHS seniors pursuing post-secondary education. Award decisions will be made based on an applicant’s academic, athletic, artistic and other abilities as well as financial need. The deadline for applications is Saturday, May 15. To apply online, go to […]
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Waldoboro songwriter, guitarist to ‘Zoom with Vose’ April 21
Vose Library welcomes Martin Gibson during ‘Zoom with Vose Wednesdays’ at 6 p.m.
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Augusta’s Cony Middle and High School declares ‘outbreak,’ goes remote for week
The Augusta middle and high school will be remote for the remainder of the week just before a scheduled April vacation.