A Cony High School senior created an online group with friends to connect, while Monmouth Academy students took the lead on revamping its website to allow for greater communication.
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News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Proposed rezone needed for expansion of Monmouth girls’ camp may be headed for Town Meeting
After a public hearing, amendments to the town’s Shoreland Zoning Ordinance needed to allow Camp Kippewa to expand could be decided upon by residents at this year’s Town Meeting.
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Kennebec commissioners vote to move Augusta’s Melville Fuller statue
The unanimous decision at Tuesday’s commissioners meeting is not the end of the process, as a committee is expected to be named to make a recommendation where the statue will go.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Community vaccination clinic at Augusta Civic Center to open Wednesday
Kennebec County Emergency Management Director Sean Goodwin said the clinic was set up Friday and final checks were being done Tuesday as the civic center clinic would begin offering vaccinations to people age 70 and older.
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Wintry mix creates messy conditions in central Maine
Snow, sleet and freezing rain fall Tuesday across the region, as a midwinter storm makes travel difficult in much of the state.
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Union library to offer in-person visits beginning Feb. 23
Individuals can sign up in advance for a 20-minute time slot to browse and borrow.
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UMaine Extension to offer farmers’ control options for rodents, wildlife Feb. 23
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a webinar about methods for control of rodents and wildlife on the farm from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. According to a news release from UMaine News, “Rats and Other Vermin Control on the Farm” includes guidance for keeping rodents out of barns and grain storage […]
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The Apprenticeshop’s kicks off Mary Lacy Scholarship Raffle
Proceeds to generate funds for the next group of scholarship participants at the Rockland shop.
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Augusta housing study shows changes needed to address lack of affordable housing
Study recommends incentives for developers to build affordable housing within walking distance of workplaces and service centers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
For students who need help, there are resources — if they know where to find them
While seeing the signs of mental health distress can be challenging, a Pittston mother and NAMI Maine representative have seen the need for community support to help students navigate their hard times.