AUGUSTA – MaineGeneral Health’s annual Day of Hope event is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. The event is a celebration with activities for the whole family, especially geared toward cancer survivors and those who support them. There is an opening ceremony, health […]
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Tuesday’s hot weather breaks temperature record in Augusta
Building high pressure ushered in the heat that broke the record Tuesday, a late taste of summer following one of the warmest summers on record.
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Augusta officials decline to regulate speech after murals, neo-Nazi demonstration prompt policy review
Existing city ordinances and state laws balance the need to protect the public and allow free speech, officials said.
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Augusta school board boosts pay for technical center instructors to attract more applicants
One year of experience in the field now equates to one year of teaching, resulting in pay increases of $3,000 to $17,500 for some.
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Swine & Stein Brewfest returns to Gardiner’s Water Street with new fermentory drinks
Craft beverages, food and games are expected to take over Water Street for the annual Oktoberfest-style event that draws hundreds of people from across Maine and beyond to downtown Gardiner.
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Washington state man travels 3,263 miles to mark grave of ancestor who fought in American Revolution
Family members and others gathered Sunday to honor William Dorr, who is buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery in Augusta.
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Shakespeare company to present Poe Experience in Augusta Oct. 8
People can begin the Halloween season with a free night out when Recycled Shakespeare Company presents The Poe Experience, set for 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 at the South Parish Congregational Church, 9 Church St. in Augusta. One night of chilling tales and Gothic poetry by Edgar Allan Poe will be brought to life in […]
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Central Maine nonprofits teach children about the outdoors at annual MaineFest in Augusta
The event took place Saturday and organizers expected around 300 participants.
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Martha Ballard admirers seek to deliver monument to midwife in Augusta
Memorial at Mill Park in Augusta would pay tribute to pioneer who delivered more than 800 babies in what is now central Maine.
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Augusta library to host Pondtown Poets Oct. 14
The community is invited to hear and share poetry about life in Maine.