AUGUSTA —The Maine Chapter of American Mothers Inc. plans to host its fall meeting at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the Viles Mansion, 71 Stone St. Those who attend are asked to bring a package of socks for children or adults to support the organization’s SOCKTOBER Drive, for those in need. Each year nominations […]
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Augusta club to feature major pétanque champion Oct. 21
AUGUSTA — The Mill Park Pétanque Club plans to host an event at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Mill Park at 1 Water St. Marco Foyot, a 36-time major pétanque champion, will offer professional instruction to its players, according to a news release from Raymond Fecteau, club member. Those who want to take part […]
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UMaine Augusta to host global cybersecurity forum Oct. 21
The University of Maine at Augusta is scheduled to host the Maine Chapter of the Fulbright Association’s Forum on Global Cybersecurity from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at UMA’s Farber Forum in Jewett Hall, 46 University Drive in Augusta. This event will also be available to watch remotely. The event is free and […]
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Cold front expected to bring heavy rain, gusting winds to central Maine
Forecasters have issued flood watches and wind advisories to prepare for the first serious storm of the season, expected to bring up to 4 inches of rain and winds gusting to 35 mph.
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Two Augusta eateries to be wrapped into one
The owners of Wrapped Up have closed their sandwich shop near the Maine State House and plan to serve breakfast and lunch on Water Street after completing renovations to the Wrapped Up Coffee House in December.
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Augusta Board of Education renews superintendent’s contract for one year, with a single dissenting vote
The one-year renewal was requested by James Anastasio due to where he “is at in his career,” the board chair said.
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Manchester club, members receive Spirit of America awards
The Manchester Lions Club recently hosted the 2021-22 Manchester Spirit of America Foundation Awards event. The club received the ongoing project award for its many drive-through suppers, and its support of many veteran, community, and senior needs through fundraising and volunteering, according to a news release from Diana Worthing of Manchester. Margaret Harrington received the […]
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Maine Arts Academy in Sidney looks to relocate to former Maine Veterans’ Home in Augusta
The large, vacant Cony Road building would be occupied by 225 students and 30 staff members for high school arts education.
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HomeGoods debuts at the Marketplace at Augusta
The off-price retailer of furniture, home decor and seasonal accessories expects to hire up to 65 people for full- and part-time jobs to staff the new store at the Marketplace at Augusta.
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Augusta society to host talk about life of Gen. Benjamin F. Butler
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society’s October presentation, “Let’s Stop Calling Him ‘Beast’: Revisiting the Life of Gen. Benjamin F. Butler,” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Augusta City Center, 16 Cony St. Elizabeth D. Leonard will be the presenter. In 2013, when Colby College decided to restore to public view […]