Police: The men tossed several small plastic bags from the stopped vehicle. They bags were found to contain cocaine and fentanyl.
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Virtual information sessions about Job Corps to be offered Aug. 19 and 26
Job Corps will hold virtual information sessions at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 or 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. Follow the link at Google Hangout at https://meet.google.com/vqk-bstq-cmr. A reservation is required; contact Jeff Sneddon, outreach and admissions counselor in Augusta at 207-621-2350 or [email protected] to make a reservation or for more information. It is a […]
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Thomas College names Presidential Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Social Justice members
Thomas College has announced members named to its Presidential Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Social Justice, which was created in June. The creation of the task force by President Laurie G. Lachance was in response to the recent global outcry over the senseless killings of black community members and the call to meaningfully address […]
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Taste of Waterville canceled because of large gathering restrictions
Restrictions on sizes for large gatherings into the fall have resulted in the cancellation of Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s 28th annual Taste of Waterville scheduled to be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 at the Head of Falls, downtown Waterville, according to a news release from the Waterville chamber. This year’s event had been moved because […]
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Seaweed in Maine webinar set for Aug. 20 with Hannah Webber
The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust will host a live webinar about seaweed in Maine with expert Hannah Webber at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. Registrants will receive a Zoom link to the web-based lecture following their registration and again before the event. For more information or to register, visit kennebecestuary.org/upcoming-events/2020/8/20/seaweed-talk-with-hannah-webber or call 207-442-8400. Attendees will […]
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Artists tell their stories in Maine Art Gallery Show
“Lost and Found,” an eclectic mix of materials and genres, can be viewed online through Sept. 4.
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Augusta police: Three teens face charges after taking cars for joy ride
Officers said the youths, ages 13 or 14, were caught after one of them crashed into a building on Mount Vernon Avenue.
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More than 700 backpacks full school supplies given away in Augusta
The Greater Augusta Back to School Program, begun by the Augusta Elks, seeks to give local students the tools they need for a successful restart to in-person learning.
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Opportunities emerge on Gardiner’s Water Street
Some projects, such as the Jokers & Rogues craft brewery, are nearing completion, while newer ones, including Ruby’s Place bakery at 242 Water St., are on a shorter schedule for opening.
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Plaque honoring influential Hallowell musician returned to city
The plaque, which dedicates the city’s bandstand to C. Warren Heald, was found at a Sidney cemetery. It took 10 years for it to be returned to correct American Legion post.