With the arrival of fall, many house museums are preparing to close up for the winter. However, the three sites maintained why Lincoln County Historical Association didn’t even have the opportunity to open this year because of the coronavirus. As the months of limited social contact wore on, the members considered new ways to fulfill […]
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Kennebec Retired Educators Association to meet Oct. 12
Kennebec Retired Educators Association will meet at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at the Best Western Motel, Upper Main Street, Waterville. Zoom is also available for those who prefer this option, according to a news release from Lauralee Davis, chairwoman for the association. Heather Johnson, commissioner of Community and Economic Development, will speak. Monies will […]
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Masonic Group to offer takeout/pickup dinner, home delivery
Reservations required by Oct. 15.
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‘Introduction to the First Amendment Museum’ topic of presentation
Kennebec Historical Society to host the Facebook Live event on Oct. 21.
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Local schools get statewide outdoor recreation App for free
Chimani’s Maine Guide App contains nature walks, hikes, coastal access, beaches, lighthouses, and more, and benefits Teens to Trails work to connect teenagers with the outdoors.
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Augusta receives surprise election money to help with voting in pandemic
A nonprofit group texted Augusta’s mayor and offered money to help with the November election, and then said it’s sending a nearly $210,000 check.
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Augusta’s Gilbert Elementary School reports positive COVID-19 case
Principal Sarah Landry said the individual had not been at Gilbert Elementary School during their “infectious period,” and at this time is not showing any symptoms.
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UMaine Extension releases new guidance for supporting bee habitat
Updated research on supporting habitat for Maine’s 278 species of bees is included in a new publication from University of Maine Cooperative Extension, according to a news release from the Orono-based extension office. “Selecting Plants to Support Bees in Maine: Summary of the Bee Module Project” includes data from the original project conducted 2012-15 across […]
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Daniel E. Center Jr. named Veteran of the Month for August
Marine, proud Dartmouth Grad enjoyed career in teaching in Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
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Augusta makes up to $300,000 in city funding available to help Colonial Theater rebirth
Theater officials, who said fundraising has been stymied by the coronavirus pandemic, sought release of city money to match grants.