Facility at 40 Granite Hill Road is scheduled to close Sept. 30.
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Sunday afternoon fire damages Gardiner house
Firefighters from more than a half-dozen southern Kennebec County communities respond to 45 School St., where flames damage back porch and rear side of 2 1/2-story house.
Widespread school resignations leave some local districts scrambling as students prepare to return
The need for ed techs is especially great at some local schools, as the jobs have undertaken more responsibilities without corresponding increases in pay.
Augusta officials signal support for overnight shelter to keep unhoused people out of the cold
The proposed shelter in the basement of South Parish Congregational Church could be one of two in the city to open this year.
State House added to trail honoring Maine sites that were key to securing women’s right to vote
The location where state lawmakers ratified the 19th Amendment is one of seven stops along the Maine Suffrage Centennial Trail. But officials said work to give women equality is far from done.
Cub Scout pack organizes fall events in Augusta, Pittsfield
Area Cub Scout packs have scheduled signup events. In Pittsfield, Cub Scout Pack 428 has planned open houses and signup events at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, and Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Masonic Lodge Hall (rear of the building), 138 Hamilton Terrace. For more information, email [email protected] or [email protected]. In Augusta, Cub Scout Pack […]
Augusta library set to host cribbage club
AUGUSTA — A new cribbage club is scheduled to begin Friday, Sept. 2, at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Everyone plays seven games with a rotation after each game to ensure that participants will play with someone different; players of all ages and abilities are welcome. Boards, pegs and cards will be provided. Games […]
Augusta student earns master’s degree from Baylor University
WACO, Texas — Brandon Emerson of Augusta graduated in May with a Master of Music degree in performance at Baylor University. Check out other upcoming area events!
Healthy Acadia to offer Recovery Coach Academy in Augusta, Ellsworth
For the first time in two years, Healthy Acadia’s Maine Alliance for Recovery Coaching plans to offer in-person Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery Coach Academy sessions to Maine residents. Sessions are scheduled to start this fall, at no cost. The academy is scheduled for Monday to Thursday, Sept. 19-22, at Christian Ridge Church of God […]
Inflation drives up demand at Maine food banks
Augusta Food Bank is among those who have seen growth in demand over the past year while donations from stores are down.