Work on the city’s proposed new comprehensive plan, a 260-page document that guides decisions affecting the city, was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Augusta overnight shelter nears opening
Officials say the new shelter, at South Parish Congregational Church, will provide a safe, low-barrier space for unhoused people to spend winter nights.
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United Way launches community investment process for Kennebec County
All organizations interested in applying for funding will be required to attend a mandatory virtual training on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
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Capital Area Technical Center names September professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has announced its September professionals of the month, according to a news release from Stephanie Turgeon, Student Services coordinator. London Putnam of Readfield is a senior at Maranacook Community High School enrolled for the second year in the culinary arts program. She was on a CATC team that won the Maine […]
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Maine Veterans’ Art Exhibition event set for Nov. 1 in Augusta
The Maine Arts Commission plans to honor veteran artists and to celebrate the Maine Veterans’ Art Exhibition from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1. The event will be held in the Maine State House Hall of Flags at the State Capitol Complex in Augusta. In 2015, the Maine Legislature passed a provision declaring Nov. […]
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Volunteer Maine seeks grant applications for public health competition
Interested agencies are encouraged to attend a virtual information session from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1.
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AmeriCorps grants applications available
Volunteer Maine, the Maine Commission for Community Service, is accepting grant applications under the AmeriCorps State Competitive program. This annual AmeriCorps competition focuses on federal funding priorities, which this year include rural communities, climate action, and service as a pathway to employment, according to a news release from the Augusta-based commission. Interested agencies are encouraged […]
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Fall cleanup for St. Michael Parish cemeteries to begin Oct. 31
The cemetery committee of St. Michael Parish in Augusta reminds parishioners and visiting families that the final cemetery clean-up of 2022 will take place the week of Oct. 31, according to a news release from David Madore, committee chairman. In Augusta: • St. Augustine, 61-65 Townsend Road; • Holy Family, 139 Townsend Road; and • […]
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Maine Service Fellows accepting applications for program
AUGUSTA — Maine Service Fellows is accepting community applications for the program. Maine Service Fellows is a program of Volunteer Maine, the state service commission, and not part of the AmeriCorps national service network. The application process is open through Friday, Oct. 28. The mission of the program is to: • Provide rural, underserved communities […]
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Maine National Guard Black Hawk helicopter unit will be deployed overseas
Thirty-six soldiers will be deployed in February, most likely to the Middle East, to support U.S. Central Command operations.