The concern comes despite the fact that Augusta’s schools, with about 2,100 students, have far fewer students today than years ago.
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Cony High School lists class of 2023 awards, scholarships
AUGUSTA — Cony Awards Assemblies and Class Day awards, prizes and scholarships presented. Alice Reynolds Scholarship: Avery Theriault Alison Rollins Lucas Scholarship: Jasper Parrilli Amy Buxton Nursing Scholarship: Azabell Assaf Arion Music Award for a deserving member of band: Ayanna Goonesekere Arion Music Award for a deserving member of chorus: Rose Shaw […]
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Hall-Dale High lists summa cum laude students for class of ’23
Dorothy Ives is class valedictorian, Rita Benoit is salutatorian.
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Central Mainers saw dirty sleeping bags in the trash, so they started washing them in their homes
Augusta-area volunteers are helping meet the needs of the homeless community, and reduce waste, through a new sleeping bag swap program.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime, News
Man who broke into Augusta church and took food, bandage pleads guilty to numerous charges
Officials: Jarod Jones,19, faces more than 20 charges related to multiple thefts and burglaries in Augusta, but most of the charges will be dismissed if he complies with the terms of an agreement with prosecutors.
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Man who eluded police multiple times and was nabbed in Waterville attic to serve 5 years in prison
Diego Martinez, 34, of Massachusetts, who eluded police for five weeks last year and avoided arrest after high-speed chases, pleaded guilty to numerous charges.
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Word on the Street: HydeOut at the Wharf plans to close following contentious move
The longtime area bar plans to close at the end of June with its “lights out” tour.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Capital Area Technical Center students receive $1K scholarships
Ben Ames of JB Builders in West Gardiner recently presented $1,000 scholarships to two students at Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta. Jared Mrazik of Mount Vernon attends Maranacook Community High School. He attended the Electrical Technology program for two years. He works part-time at the Weathervane Restaurant, as well as with an electrician. He […]
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Roundup: Central Maine school budget validation results by town
A roundup of unofficial results from Tuesday’s school budget validation referenda in greater Augusta and Waterville.
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors hold event to honor drivers
AUGUSTA — Neighbors Driving Neighbors held a celebratory luncheon May 25 at the Viles House to honor its volunteer drivers. NDN President Harald Bredesen thanked the drivers, whom he called “the heart of NDN,” for their dedication and commitment to helping others in the communities served by NDN, according to a news release from Cindy […]