The chain looks to open at 10 Whitten Road, also known as the Turnpike Mall.
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State solar farms being installed at Augusta interstate exits without local review
City officials say they are concerned about the aesthetics of solar panels in prominent locations that state officials say will save the state money and reduce carbon emissions.
Crew fills sinkhole that appeared at a parking lot in Augusta after last week’s rain
The hole formed after a storm Aug. 31 dropped nearly 1 1/2 inches of rain on the capital region, revealing a corroded stormwater pipe the Greater Augusta Utility District is expected to fix.
Association helps local schools by funding outdoor learning projects
Schools include Cony, Palermo, Richmond, China, Gardiner, Albion, Oakland, Madison, Canaan, Skowhegan, Clinton, Fairfield and Hartland.
Spectrum Generations to host 10th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge
AUGUSTA — Local chefs plan to go head-to-head in the Spectrum Generations 10th annual Celebrity Chef Challenge, set for 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at Augusta Elks, 397 Civic Drive. The event will feature three local chefs who will prepare signature dishes based on the Meals on Wheels guidelines and standards. This year’s featured chefs […]
UMaine Extension to offer fall food safety training for volunteer cooks
In-person classes will be offered in Augusta, Bangor and Falmouth.
Augusta-based United Way gives $90K to 3 nonprofits
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley has invested $90,000 to advance three nonprofit programs in Kennebec County. The Innovation Fund, established in 2021, supports new, creative solutions and approaches that aim to lead to breakthroughs in UWKV’s priority area — health, education and financial stability — and help redesign the future of the Kennebec […]
Augusta councilors approve $2.8 million to help fund replacement of civic center roof, ambulance, east side boat launch
Bond proposal also needs approval from voters for $2,055,000 in capital improvement funds.
Shawn Johnson: Reflections after 30 years of coaching at Cony
We don’t coach for the money, says Cony High School’s coach of the varsity golf team.
Odd and unusual, and plenty of skulls, on display at Augusta show
Sword-swallowing, sales of unusual items, highlight Maine’s Odd and Unusual Show at the Augusta Civic Center.