A privately funded $5.9 million expansion allows the Children’s Center of Augusta at 1 Alden Ave. to help more children, but need in Maine exceeds availability of services.
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Posted inElection 2024, News
Two seek election to represent Franklin County Commission District 3 and District 4
Eight residents are vying for five seats on the Franklin County Commission.
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Posted inCommunity
Commission opens second round of preservation grants
The application deadline is Friday, Dec. 13.
Posted inCommunity
Alfond center continues participation in food program
WATERVILLE — The Alfond Youth & Community Center at 126 North St. is participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program. The AYCC will provide nutritious meals at no separate charge to all children enrolled in its childcare programs. The program is an initiative aimed at ensuring that all children […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Wales-based school district officials eye Nov. 5 election for fourth budget vote
Regional School District 4 officials said they hoped more voters will show up and the budget will pass on a fourth attempt.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Parents will have to set aside some earnings for child influencers under new California laws
Parents and guardians who profit from social media posts featuring their children will soon be required to set aside some earnings for the young performers.
Posted inBusiness
OpenAI looks to shift away from nonprofit roots, convert to fully for-profit company
While OpenAI already has a for-profit division, where most of its staff works, it is controlled by a nonprofit board of directors whose mission is to help humanity.
Posted inNation & World, News
Deadly flooding in Central Europe made twice as likely by climate change
The severe 4-day rainfall was ‘by far’ the heaviest ever recorded in Central Europe.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Pittston to vote on solar moratorium Wednesday
The vote is on Oct. 2 in a special town meeting before the regularly scheduled Select Board meeting.