Peyton Chaisson, a grade 11 student at Forest Hills High School in Jackman, was a guest of honor at the annual State VFW Banquet held Jan. 21 at the Augusta Civic Center. She was recognized at their ceremony for being the District #5 winner of their yearly Voice of Democracy national speech contest. She received […]
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University of Vermont recognizes local dean’s list students
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Five local students have been named to the 2022 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Vermont. Chelsea Seabold from Wilton is majoring in psychological science. Jillian Brown from Augusta is majoring in human development and family studies. Abbigail Doiron from Augusta is majoring in health sciences. Matthew Nickerson from Lincolnville […]
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Mills foundation to host free Vietnam-era veterans breakfast March 29
AUGUSTA — The Travis Mills Foundation plans to host its annual Vietnam-era Veterans Breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. The event is free, but veterans must sign up for tickets at travismillsfoundation.org/events. Each veteran can bring one guest for free. Vietnam-era veterans hold a special place […]
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As winter kicks into gear, at least 2 central Maine cities say they may be forced to overspend on salt
Augusta and Hallowell may exceed their budgets for salt, but elsewhere in central Maine, municipalities say they are on-track for spending on salt and sand at this point in the season.
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Augusta woman named 2023 Maine mother of year
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lisa Newell of Augusta has been selected as the 2023 Maine Mother of the Year. She is the 62nd woman in Maine history to hold this honor. Newell oversees 11 Veterans Affairs Medical Centers across New England. She is a prolific leader who has served in several roles, including as the first […]
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Make-a-Wish plans events for Feb. 8 in Augusta
A Mornings with Make-A-Wish Informational Breakfast is set for 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the University of Maine Augusta in the Fireside Lounge in Randall Student Center, 46 University Drive. The breakfast will be followed by a Make-A-Wish Maine event at 8 a.m. Kate Vickery, Make-A-Wish Maine CEO, and Nichole Rutherford, director of development, […]
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Man who allegedly stole Augusta police cruiser, pursued family to supermarket indicted
Kyle Joseph King, of Augusta, has been indicted on two charges. The officer whose cruiser was stolen, with an AR-15 inside, was suspended for one day without pay.
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Three awards cap off annual business celebration at the Kenney Awards
More than 800 people turned out for the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kenney Awards at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Kennebec Savings Bank promotes Michelle Richardson to senior vice president
AUGUSTA – Kennebec Savings Bank President & CEO Andrew Silsby has announced Michelle Richardson’s promotion to senior vice president and senior residential lender. In her new role, Richardson joins the bank’s leadership team and is responsible for all residential lending. Richardson joined the bank in 2000 as a loan processor. Prior to her most recent […]
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David Greenham appointed executive director of Maine Arts Commission
AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission appointed David Greenham to a five-year term as executive director during its regularly scheduled meeting Jan. 17. Greenham of Gardiner has worked as interim executive director of the state arts agency since January 2021, when he transitioned from his role as chairman of the commission to help lead the […]