In advance of the upcoming Maine Democratic State Convention in May, the Maine Democratic Party is inviting all state Democrats to consider running for state delegate to represent their community in the party’s internal election process. The convention is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, May 13 and 14, in Bangor. A remote attendee option creates […]
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Democratic committee to hold candidate petition signing events
The Lincoln County Democratic Committee plans to host events Saturday, Feb. 19, in Damariscotta and Boothbay to collect voter signatures for Democratic candidates running for governor, the state legislature, district attorney, sheriff, and other offices. Participants can talk with candidates, sign up to support their campaigns and join local town committees, according to a news […]
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Erskine Academy rallies for cancer-stricken student, raises more than $14,000 for her treatment
A well-known cheerleader from Erskine Academy, Paige Reed, is fighting cancer for the second time in her life and the community rallied together to raise money and show their love and support for Paige ‘Power’ Reed.
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Augusta residents on private roads seek city trash pickup
An association of property owners says city requirement for public easement to collect rubbish is onerous.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Pittston to host public hearings this week on marijuana rules, building code ordinance
A public hearing on the proposed medical marijuana ordinance is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday, and a hearing on the updated building code ordinance is planned for 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, both at the Town Office.
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Kennebec County not notified before controversial statue abruptly removed from courthouse grounds
County officials say they were unaware the statue of Melville W. Fuller was to be removed Sunday from the lawn in front of the Kennebec County Courthouse, two months ahead of a deadline imposed by county commissioners.
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Dresden school inspires hands-on learning
Dresden elementary students are excited about finding science principles in everyday life because of a curriculum called Mystery Science. Used throughout Regional School Unit 2 elementary schools, Mystery Science lessons begin with questions about the natural world, incorporate hands-on experiments and activities relying on creative use of common household items (paper plates, clothespins and string) […]
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Augusta-based tech center names professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its January professionals of the month. Maleah Manson of Gardiner, a junior at Gardiner Area High School, is enrolled in the center’s Certified Nursing Assistant program. She has enjoyed learning in the lab, and then applying those skills she learned in her clinical experiences, according to a […]
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Jefferson center to host winter family retreat
JEFFERSON — The Hearty Roots staff at Hidden Valley Nature Center, 131 Egypt Road, plans to host a winter family retreat from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21. The morning will be filled with cross country skiing, fat tire biking, and exploring the trails with other local families. In the afternoon, kids can […]
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Fire damages century-old duplex home in Readfield
Firefighters from across the region spent about 10 hours knocking down the fire and putting out hot spots after the blaze was reported on Tallwood Drive.