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Posted inElections, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Meet the candidates battling for Augusta Board of Education seat
Rita Pello, an incumbent, faces Kelly Smith, a senior tax examiner.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine State Library rescinds 3 layoffs after some federal funding restored
The library delays 8 other terminations until Thursday as the fate of its federal funding remains unclear.
Posted inLocal & State
In photos: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and more. Here are the best shots from Maine Trust for Local News photographers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Thrift Store to benefit hospice patients will open in Waterville
The Andwell Hospice Thrift Store will open next month in downtown Waterville, with the proceeds to benefit Andwell hospice clients who are uninsured or underinsured.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Developer chosen to turn former Augusta police station site into affordable housing
Developers Collaborative proposal to create around 100 units of affordable housing would include a mix of senior and family housing, and may include child care.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Augusta abuzz with first Maine State Beekeepers Association Bee Fest
Workshops at Viles Arboretum taught beekeepers and would-be beekeepers about the world’s smartest insect, including how bees communicate.
Posted inCommunity
Hole in One Shootout set for Aug. 17
Le Club Calumet is set to host its fourth annual charity “Hole in One” golf shootout to benefit the Augusta Food Bank on Saturday, Aug. 17. The event is being held at Le Club Calumet, 334 West River Road in Augusta, on a 115 yard fairway and green. The event will run from 1-5 p.m. […]
Posted inCommunity
Inaugural Bee Fest to be held at Viles Arboretum Sept. 8
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Beekeepers Association is set to hold its first annual Bee Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. This outdoor field day event is for beekeepers to discuss hive management techniques and attract new beekeepers to the art and science of keeping […]
Posted inBusiness
Augusta nonprofit develops college access microcredentialing program
The program offers courses that cover a wide range of topics essential for college readiness.