The event will be hosted by the University of Maine at Augusta Student Life.
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News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Theater, visual art students to share talents at April festival
The MeAA Ten Minute Play Festival will be held at the academy’s Alumni Hall in Sidney.
Group of parents calling for in-person school instruction rally outside legislative session in Augusta
BackTo5, a group looking to get children back into the classroom five days a week, hosted a rally outside the Augusta Civic Center on Tuesday afternoon, drawing about 100 attendees.
Locally sourced ingredients focus of new lunch menu at Chelsea-area elementary school
Nutritional Director Michael Flynn said Regional School Unit 12 is looking to add new items to the menu so students can “make connections to where their food is coming from.”
Winthrop’s Anuszewski named MPA Award winner
Kerrigan Anuszewski has been recognized as the 2021 Maine Principals’ Award winner from Winthrop High School. The daughter of Loren and Kristel Anuszewski, she is being recognized for her leadership, character, citizenship and scholarship. Anuszewski serves as the president of the class of 2021 and treasurer for the WHS Chapter of the National Honor Society. […]
Auburn library to offer virtual yoga classes in April, May
The Auburn Public Library will hold Spring Slow Flow Yoga, led by instructor Rachel Legendre of Inner Light Yoga, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 6, 13, 20 and 27; and May 4 and 11, online via Zoom. Participants should have a yoga mat, a yoga block or two, and wear comfortable clothes that […]
Monmouth Academy names Burnham February student of month
Monmouth Academy has named senior Alicen Burnham as its February Student of the Month. Burnham is a member of the Monmouth Academy Student Government, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, and the varsity soccer, cheerleading and track and field teams. In presenting this award, Dr. Elizabeth Ross, Monmouth Academy math teacher, remarked, “Alicen […]
DaPonte String Quartet seeks youths for September workshop
The application deadline is June 18.
Monmouth Academy chooses Handley as January student of month
Monmouth Academy has selected junior Ethan Handley as its January Student of the Month. Handley is an inquisitive and engaged student who has participated in wrestling and an internship with Rep. Kent Ackley, according to a news release from the school. In presenting this award, Mrs. Morgan Huckey, Monmouth Academy Jobs for Maine Grads teacher, […]
Augusta eyes drug-treatment referral program as Waterville chief touts local response to opioid epidemic
Waterville’s Operation HOPE provides access, transportation, to referrals to substance-use disorder treatment centers, and Augusta city officials are interested in establishing those services in Maine’s capital city as well.