The report by an architectural consultant also recommends $33 million in improvements to update the Augusta Civic Center.
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Maine lawmakers denounce latest neo-Nazi demonstration, call for action
Members of both parties say the rise in white nationalist sentiment, including an event Saturday in Augusta by members of a neo-Nazi group, need to be forcefully condemned.
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UMaine Augusta to offer info session on human services Aug. 18
AUGUSTA — Individuals interested in pursuing professional work in the field of human services can attend the free Pathways to Professions in Human Services event, set for Friday, Aug. 18, at the University of Maine at Augusta campus. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 46 University Drive. Participants can […]
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Augusta officials look to ban hate-speech and other offensive materials from buildings in public view
City councilors cold to proposal to regulate murals, but direct city attorney to recommend changes to city regulations to ensure hate symbols and other offensive images or words can’t be placed on building walls visible to the public.
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Small group of neo-Nazis demonstrates in Augusta
The participants did not appear to carry weapons, and the demonstration did not prompt confrontations or arrests, authorities said.
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Augusta seeks to break record for most Elvis impersonators
At least 896 fully costumed, sideburn-donning Elvises will have to sing “Hound Dog” in unison on Tuesday to top the existing record set in North Carolina.
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Hallowell man who died kayaking remembered for his kindness, faith and love of the outdoors
Martin Spahn’s body was recovered Aug. 7 in New Brunswick after he was reported missing on Sunday.
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Three central Maine libraries receive over $80,000 to make spaces more usable for remote workers
Libraries in Gardiner, Vassalboro and Readfield are among those to benefit from a $1.7 million statewide investment.
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Maine Cannabis Convention planned in Augusta Aug. 12, 13
NECANN partners with the Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine for the Eighth annual Maine Cannabis Convention from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12 and 13, at the Augusta Civic Center at 76 Community Drive. These cannabis conventions are designed specifically to help educate, promote, and develop state-wide cannabis resources and networking […]
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Augusta-based foundation awards $80K to help with housing needs
AUGUSTA — The Maine Association of REALTORS Foundation, the charitable arm of Maine Association of REALTORS, has awarded $80,000 through its 2023 Competitive Grant Program to 11 organizations to address a variety of housing needs across Maine. The grants offer nonprofit organizations assistance in helping Maine’s most vulnerable households with providing meaningful housing solutions, according […]