Programs and workshops are planned in Augusta and Manchester.
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Augusta Housing Authority director leaving for new housing gig
Before Amanda Olson became executive director of the organization, it had no housing. It now has 76 units of rental housing in Augusta and more than 100 proposed.
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Augusta Cub Scouts hold Bear Den Carnival
AUGUSTA — The Bear Den Carnival took place March 13 at the Fitzgerald-Cummings Post 2 American Legion Hall, complete with games and activities for all ages. The annual event was hosted by the youth of Cub Scout Pack 684’s Bear Den as part of their “Grin and Bear it” elective adventure. The Scouts had to […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta school officials reduce budget proposal without cutting teachers or closing elementary school
The Augusta School Department administrative staff narrowed a projected budget increase from $5.9 million to $1.8 million by drawing on reserves.
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Architecture students at UMaine-Augusta to help with renovation of Oakland’s Memorial Hall
UMA students are collaborating with Oakland officials to brainstorm ways to renovate the 1870s structure, which is one of four Civil War memorial buildings in Maine.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
UMaine Augusta receives $100K grant to support justice-impacted students
The University of Maine at Augusta recently received a $100,000 grant from the Davis Family Foundation to support student success initiatives and re-entry services for justice-impacted students. Approximately 90% of UMA students released from prison mid-degree do not continue their education beyond one semester. For UMA Justice Studies student and Maine Department of Corrections debate […]
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Augusta seeks federal grant funding to raise riverfront parking lot, add downtown observation deck
The project would reduce the frequency of — but not eliminate — flooding and add pedestrian amenities to make the riverfront more attractive.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta church to host Catholic composer, musician March 25
AUGUSTA — Steve Angrisano, a musician who travels the world with a message of using music to share hope, plans to conduct a music ministry workshop Saturday, March 25. The workshop, which runs from 9-11:30 a.m., will be hosted by St. Michael Parish in the St. Augustine Church and hall on 75 Northern Ave. The […]
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Augusta nonprofit, garden club to partner for floral show March 25
AUGUSTA — The Friends of Lithgow Library and Kennebec Valley Garden Club plan to present their annual floral show, Art in Bloom Let’s Go to the Movies, with arrangements inspired by the movies. The free show runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at the 45 Winthrop St. library. Those who attend […]
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Man who threatened to kill maintenance worker in Augusta sentenced to 2 years
Paul F. Fay III, 38, told a judge he has been unable to get help for mental illness that causes him to lash out during manic episodes.