During a year when statues and monuments tied to the United States’ racist past are being taken down or removed, the state’s judicial branch is asking Kennebec County officials to consider moving statue of Maine judge involved in “separate but equal’ ruling.”
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News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Dana Wilde: The spirit of the tamaracks
While the world closes down in November, beauty knells up through the tamarack branches on the edge of bogs and winter, writes Dana Wilde.
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Hallowell officials approve $25K to study moving police to old fire station
After rejecting one proposal for a mixed-use development last month, the city is looking to determine how much it would cost to move the police department to the Second Street Fire Station.
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Augusta church to offer free Thanksgiving take-out meals Nov. 26
The event is drive thru, with option for delivery.
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Collection of WWII news clippings on display at Oakland library
A collection of news clippings from World War II, assembled by Robert Coughlin of Oakland, is on display in the reading room at the Oakland Public Library at 18 Church St., according to a news release from Sarah P. Roy, head librarian. Coughlin, who died in 2014, was an Oakland native and veteran of WWII […]
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Maine Veterans’ Homes announces 2021 Heroes Calendar
The Maine Veterans’ Homes has announced its 2021 Heroes Calendar, which features two inspiring veteran biographies from each of its six homes in Augusta, Bangor, Caribou, Machias, Scarborough and South Paris. According to a news release from MVH, people can learn about the life of Thomas Goodman, who after his service in the Navy, enjoyed […]
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Winthrop, Maranacook schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Winthrop Public Schools reported its first positive COVID-19 case this week while Maranacook Community High School in Readfield reported its second.
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Starting native seeds topic of Nov. 18 webinar
Event hosted by UMaine Extension and MOFGA.
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4-H to offer new club for youth
The 4-H for All club is a way for youth and families to learn about 4-H and connect with others across Maine.
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Maranacook Education Foundation honors two teachers
Employee Recognition Certificates were presented in October to Anna Satterfield and Shannon Cole.