Members of the public will have opportunity to ask questions and comment on proposed rate increases at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the KWD complex at 131 Drummond Ave. in Waterville.
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Southern Kennebec Child Development Corporation participating in food program
Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants through June 30, 2025.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine legislative committee backs Gov. Mills’ nominee for health commissioner
The Health and Human Services Committee votes 10-2 in favor of Sara Gagné-Holmes’ nomination, which now goes to the full Senate.
Posted inCommunity
Neighbors Driving Neighbors hosts driver appreciation event
Neighbors Driving Neighbors recently hosted a driver appreciation luncheon at the historic Viles House in Augusta. More than 15 drivers and guests had a buffet of home-cooked soups, salads and sandwiches, and homemade desserts, all provided by the organization’s board members. Vice President Sandy Colt welcomed everyone to the event and Executive Director Joe Austin […]
Posted inMaine, News
Fire that destroyed a Jay apartment building classified as undetermined
The Sept. 3 fire also burned two vehicles, blew out windows at a neighboring residence and burned a workshop at another adjacent residence.
Posted inCommunity
Kennebec Valley United Way launches ’24 campaign with hike in early support
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley recently launched its 2024 fundraising season at a campaign kickoff breakfast with $1.2 million in early committed support, reflecting a more than 10% increase from last year’s event. This year’s fundraising efforts are led by Oakland-based couple TJ Smart of Milestone Funeral Partners and Kerry Smart of the […]
Posted inMaine, News
$3.8 million in Maine conservation projects will protect more than 3,500 acres of land, waterfront
The funding from the Land for Maine’s Future Program will help protect working waterfronts, critical habitat for wildlife and land that can be used for recreation.
Posted inNation & World
5 things to know about apparent second assassination attempt on Trump
Former President Donald Trump is safe following what the FBI says ‘appears to be an attempted assassination’ in Florida after another attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Posted inNation & World
Suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt was near golf course for 12 hours
Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, faces charges of possessing a firearm despite a prior felony conviction and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number.
Posted inMaine, News
There were fewer piping plover pairs on Maine beaches this year, but they fledged lots of chicks
Three beaches in Scarborough saw the highest number of fledged chicks since monitoring of the endangered shorebirds began in Maine.