Cub Scouts from Augusta Pack 603 were at Shaw’s Supermarket in Augusta the weekend of Sept. 17 and 18 collecting money to purchase school supplies for needy students. For each box of supplies that the Scouts purchased at Staples for a needy student, the business donated a second box of school supplies. The boxes contain […]
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Area Scout leaders complete youth protection training
Nine Scouting leaders completed youth protection training Sept. 19 at the American Legion Post on Eastern Avenue in Augusta. As stated in the Boy Scout Handbook, “Child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and unfortunately, it can occur anywhere, even in Scouting. Youth safety is Scouting’s No. 1 concern.” Child abusers are out […]
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Drivers association raises over $40K for camps Sunshine, Postcard
Maine Professional Drivers Association held driver appreciation and convoy for children events Sept. 12 and 18. The association raised more than $40,000 through the event to benefit Camp Sunshine and Camp Postcard. For the drivers appreciation event 459 trucks rolled through during the three hours of serving lunch at the south bound scale house on […]
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Health network to offer range of free workshops during October
The Healthy Living for ME network plans to host free workshops scheduled to start up across the state in October. Topics addressed by the workshops include managing chronic conditions and chronic pain, improving fitness and balance, and managing diabetes. Healthy Living for ME welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. The network’s evidence-based programming can help patients […]
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Big Apple on Stone Street robbed, again, in Augusta
Police say they are seeking a male who brandished a gun Tuesday night at the convenience store and fled with money. The shop has been robbed at least nine times over the past eight years.
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Augusta library to host candidate gathering Oct. 5
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library is co-sponsoring a candidate meet and greet event with candidates who are running for state Senate District 15 and state House Districts 59 and 60. The free event is scheduled for 5:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the community room at the 45 Winthrop St. library. Each candidate will have […]
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Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down events planned around Maine
The Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plan to co-host the third annual Mobile Homeless Veterans’ Stand Down during October. The first priority of the Stand Downs is to provide veterans with connections to housing and working with partner organizations. The event will also offer access to new winter clothes […]
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Contractor who bilked dozens of central Maine homeowners, many elderly, sentenced to 3 years in prison
Tony J. Glidden, 34, continued to take deposits from homeowners after he was arrested on theft charges, providing them with excuses, but no work, while stealing more than $130,000 from two dozen clients.
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Augusta man pleads guilty to assaulting federal officer
Derik Broox Wight, 41, could face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine after allegedly holding a knife near the throat of a security officer at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in April.
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Augusta-based United Way plans movie in the park Sept. 30
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley plans to host an outdoor movie at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Mill Park at 1 Water St. This free, family friendly event will feature Disney’s “Encanto.” Concessions and hot dogs can be purchased throughout the event in order to raise money for 49 local nonprofit programs […]