The ‘Love is Louder’ demonstration was held Saturday in response to a neo-Nazi protest the previous week.
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New Ventures Maine to hold free classes in September
Program areas include career, business and financial education.
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Local food banks join effort to ‘end’ hunger in Maine by 2030
The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future has convened a committee of 40 permanent members who will work together to implement Maine’s ‘Roadmap to End Hunger by 2030.’
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Top lawmakers eye new laws in response to rise of white nationalism
The Democrats also pointed to a new law that prohibits attempts to cause emotional distress or fear if motivated by race, sexual orientation or other factors.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Hallowell woman arrested after car crashes into building, catches fire in Augusta
An office building on Western Avenue was significantly damaged and one person was taken to a hospital after the Tuesday crash, officials said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Elvises in the building at Augusta Civic Center, but not enough to break record
Roughly 300 people dressed as Elvis gathered Tuesday to honor the King of rock ‘n’ roll, falling far short of the record but easily becoming the largest Elvis gathering in Maine.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
United Way of Kennebec Valley raises over $21K at golf scramble
MANCHESTER — The 53rd annual United Way of Kennebec Valley Golf Scramble, held Aug. 7 at the Augusta Country Club, raised $21,883 to support community programming — nearly a $2,000 increase over last year. Proceeds will support United Way of Kennebec Valley’s annual fundraising campaign, which funds 58 nonprofit and school-based programs across Kennebec County, […]
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Maine nonprofits can connect with unclaimed property resources
AUGUSTA — In honor of National Nonprofit Day on Aug. 17 the Maine Office of the State Treasurer and Maine Association of Nonprofits are reminding Maine nonprofits about available resources in unclaimed property. Maine is home to approximately 7,000 nonprofit organizations. The treasurer’s office runs the state’s unclaimed property program, which holds approximately $310 million […]
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Mainers attend Boy Scouts of America Jamboree in West Virginia
The Boy Scouts of America Jamboree attracted more than 13,000 Scouts from around the world and over 5,000 visitors to the 10-day event in July, including Scouts from Maine. The Jamboree takes place every four years. Scouts and Scouters explored all kinds of adventures — stadium shows, pioneer village, Mount Jack hikes, adventure sports and […]
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Augusta hospice thrift store to celebrate national event Aug. 17
All proceeds go to uninsured or underinsured Androscoggin Hospice patients.