The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.
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Largest union representing Maine state workers holds demonstration for improved wages
The Maine Service Employees Association, Local 1989 of the Service Employees International Union, used the weekend before Labor Day to demonstrate in Augusta for fair, livable wages as state employees enter their third month working under the terms of an expired contract.
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Windsor Fair draws record crowds to the weeklong event and to the popular women’s fry pan toss
The Windsor Fair expects to attract 100,000 people overall by Monday’s close.
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Houseplant Swap to return to Augusta library Sept. 16
AUGUSTA — People looking to rehome a houseplant, or add more to their collection, can attend Lithgow Public Library’s Houseplant Swap. The event is scheduled for 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in the Community Meeting Room at 45 Winthrop St. Plants can be dropped off anytime that week, or the morning of the swap. Plants […]
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Augusta library to offer Affordable Connectivity Program class Sept. 18
AUGUSTA — The National Digital Equity Center, a nonprofit organization which provides digital literacy classes, plans to offer a class on how to apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program. The class is set for 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. The Federal Communications Commission […]
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Augusta library to host free Android, email basics classes in September
AUGUSTA — The National Digital Equity Center, a nonprofit organization which provides digital literacy classes, plans to offer free Android basics and email basics classes in September in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Android Basics Classes will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday-Friday, Sept. 6-8. This class can help one […]
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In wake of neo-Nazi rally, Augusta seeks to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion in city practices
One city councilor says a recent racist demonstration in the city shows work to make sure Augusta welcomes diversity can’t wait.
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Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program planned in October
Registration is required by Friday, Sept. 29 to participate; drop-ins are not permitted.
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Free consultancy work of failed UMA president raises questions about university payout deal
Maine’s state university system officials say Michael Laliberte is meeting the requirements of a settlement that has netted him nearly $300,000, but they refuse to provide proof.
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Eight people, most from Waterville and Winslow, arrested on drug charges following investigation
Most of the eight were taken into custody over the last week and authorities say they were responsible for trafficking in drugs both in the Waterville region and along Midcoast Maine.