AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission will distribute more than $127,000 in economic aid directly to artists and cultural organizations. By creating two new grants — the Resilience Artist grant and the Organization Relief Grant — the commission is able to award $36,000 to individual artists, and $91,436 to support arts organizations that are experiencing […]
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News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Annual 3-on-3 charity basketball tourney goes virtual
People from anywhere can participate between April 12 and May 8.
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Camden energy options series continues April 1
Camden’s library and energy committee are hosting the event.
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Camden energy options series continues April 1
Camden’s library and energy committee are hosting the event.
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Registration open for Rangeley youth drama camps
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts is offering two different week-long youth drama day camps this summer at the RFA Lakeside Theater in Rangeley. COVID-19 guidelines that are appropriate at the time will be used for a fun, safe camp. July 12-16 is Drama Camp for children ages 7-12. It will be led by Anne […]
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Volleyball: Gardiner and Brunswick shake off rust as season in full swing
Teams finding their rhythm as the unique season continues.
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Two annual honors to be voted on at the Kenney Awards on Friday
The President’s Circle and CYNERGY Young Professional award winners will be selected and honored at the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual event, which is taking place virtually this year.
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New Augusta police station estimated cost: $20.5 million
The proposal for the new station at a former Hannaford site on Willow Street could go to residents for a vote in June.
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Sale of former Boynton’s Market in Hallowell falls through
Aaron Austin said he pulled out of the deal after looking into status of the business, but current owner Michelangelo Ciccarelli said he ended it when the prospective buyer tried to lower the agreed upon price.
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Dana Wilde: Forces of nature
In the ancient experience, the stars were forces, detectable through fear, that we are obliged to pay respect to, writes Dana Wilde.