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Martha Ballard admirers seek to deliver monument to midwife in Augusta

by Keith Edwards September 30, 2023October 2, 2023

Memorial at Mill Park in Augusta would pay tribute to pioneer who delivered more than 800 babies in what is now central Maine.

Community, Kennebec Journal

Augusta library to host Pondtown Poets Oct. 14

September 30, 2023September 13, 2023

The community is invited to hear and share poetry about life in Maine.

Community, Kennebec Journal

Augusta fort plans period games during Tavern Night Oct. 14

September 30, 2023September 26, 2023

AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western’s second annual Tavern Night is set for 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct 14 at the S & W Howard Store & Tavern, 16 Cony St. The ticketed event costs $50 per person $75 per couple. Each person will receive one shilling and 12 pence to purchase a drink and participate in […]

Community

Maine Maple Fall Fest set for Oct. 7, 8

September 30, 2023September 22, 2023

Members of the Maine Maple Producers Association plan to host the fourth annual Maine Maple Fall Fest on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8. More than 25 sugarhouses across the state will welcome visitors for seasonal activities like pony rides, corn mazes and apple picking, as well as offer a wide variety of local maple products […]

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Great Race to return to central Maine, choosing Gardiner as its finish line

by Jessica Lowell September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

Six years after the rally-style endurance race last motored through central Maine, organizers of the vintage car trek are planning to finish the June 2024 multi-state race with three days in the state, ending in Gardiner.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

On-demand public transport emerges as key option in Augusta as group faces staffing, funding shortages

by Aryan Rai September 29, 2023September 29, 2023

Amid a dwindling number of volunteer drivers, Kennebec Valley Community Action Program officials say the need for transportation significantly outweighs their resources.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Augusta officials to send off Navy ship with slice of the city

by Keith Edwards September 28, 2023September 28, 2023

The USS Augusta, which is to be commissioned Saturday in Eastport, is the second Navy vessel to be named for Maine’s capital city.

Community

Forest Award recipients to be honored in Hermon Oct. 19

September 28, 2023September 21, 2023

Maine Timber Research & Environmental Education Foundation (Maine TREE) has announced the winners of the 2023 Austin H. Wilkins Forest Stewardship Award and the newly established Sherry Huber Forest Champion Award. These awards honor individuals, landowners and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to the sustainable management of Maine’s forest resources. Maine TREE’s […]