The Augusta and Madison-area schools are among several in Maine that were alerted to automated calls about bomb threats on campus Tuesday. It’s unclear who sent the calls and how many schools were affected.
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Gardiner association seeks plant donations for library benefit
Community members are organizing a plant sale for Saturday, June 18, to benefit the Gardiner Public Library Association. Plant donations of healthy, pest-free, cuttings, seedlings, divided perennials, and labeled plants are needed to make the event a success, along with herbs and vegetable plants, according to a news release from Gardiner Main Street. People can […]
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U.S. Rep. Pingree to deliver keynote at Democrat celebration
DAMARISCOTTA — Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat representing Maine’s 1st District, plans to deliver the keynote address at the Lincoln County Democratic Committee’s biennial Frances Perkins Award Celebration, honoring Barb Burt, on Sunday, May 1. The online Zoom event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and offer a chance to come together and recognize Burt’s contributions […]
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Hallowell-area school district to pay former superintendent through end of the year and will have 3% budget increase
Regional School Unit 2 has one of the smallest budget increases compared to the other Augusta-area districts.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Kennebec County receives more than $47 million in requests for pandemic relief funds
County officials have contracted with a consultant to review, rank and complete risk assessments of grant applications to help determine how Kennebec County’s $23.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds will be spent.
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Large fire at Pittston equipment yard spreads to home, other buildings
The fire was reported at about 1:40 p.m. and drew firefighters from more than a dozen surrounding departments.
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Lincoln County senate primary candidate forum set for April 26
DAMARISCOTTA — Democratic primary candidates for Maine Senate District 13 plans to participate in a forum hosted by the Lincoln County Democratic Committee at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 26 at Great Salt Bay Community School, 559 Main St. The event, which will also be livestreamed, will offer voters an opportunity to hear from candidates David […]
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Whitefield teen named Augusta tech center student of year
Isaac Hayden of Whitefield has been named Capital Area Technical Center’s student of the year for 2022. He attends Erskine Academy and is enrolled in the electrical program for the second year, where he has been a role model student. He leads the class when the instructor has had to be absent. He plays varsity […]
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Waterville agency names Washington resident volunteer of year
Spectrum Generations recognized Mary Fernandes of Washington as its 2021 volunteer of the year at its annual meeting in Waterville March 23. This award allows Spectrum Generations to recognize and celebrate a volunteer who has gone above and beyond in their volunteer service, according to a news release from the agency. A volunteer with Spectrum […]
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Chelsea plans free Monday concerts
Several free Monday concerts are planned to take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Chelsea Town Office, 560 Togus Road in Chelsea. Denny Breau will perform on May 9, Back Woods Road will be featured June 13, Laura Hudson is scheduled for July 11, Working Class is set for Aug. 8, Chris Poulson and the […]