LEWISTON — The following area students have been named to the 2022 winter. dean’s list at Bates College. They are Nathan Berry of Augusta, Evan Wells of Gardiner, Ed Zuis of Monmouth, Sam Sheaffer of Hallowell, and Emma Christman of Litchfield. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.92 or […]
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Relatives of 3 killed while walking in Augusta last year say consequences for driver too light
Family members of the late Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, Rosalyn Jean and Vada-Leigh Peaslee say they are seeking justice and a change to how manslaughter charges are brought in Maine.
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Drought conditions worsen across central Maine
Lower snowpacks over the past few winters and the earlier start to the spring have contributed to drought conditions that are worsening across central Maine.
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With events like Saturday’s Brewfest, Augusta’s downtown is drawing more visitors
With an expected draw of 500 to 800 people on Saturday, the fifth Kennebec River Brewfest is the latest event to attract visitors to Augusta’s historic downtown.
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St. Michael Parish to collect toothpaste, shampoo for single mothers
In the coming weeks, St. Michael Parish in Augusta plans to help local single mothers who need assistance keeping up with the expenses of caring for their children. Large baskets will be stationed in the front of each parish church on the weekends of Aug. 6 and 7, and 13 and 14 for parishioners and […]
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Augusta chamber to host Women’s Network luncheon Aug. 10
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Women’s Network luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. Elissa Shuman Emmons, president of Charlie’s Honda in Augusta, will discuss her professional and personal journey, according to a news release from […]
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Augusta Civic Center to open as cooling center as heat worsens
Augusta, Richmond welcome people to three air-conditioned buildings.
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Area students graduate from Emerson College
BOSTON — Three area students recently graduated from Emerson College. Alexa Gallant of Augusta earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in writing, literature and publishing. Allison Hughes from Burnham received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. Emily Curtis from Pittsfield received a Bachelor of Arts degree in writing, literature publishing. Check […]
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Inmate health care provider abruptly stops Kennebec County jail services over bill dispute
Correctional Health Partners, which has also terminated services at the Androscoggin County jail, is seeking to recoup what is says are about $350,000 of additional costs, but county officials say the Colorado-based company has provided few details to justify the bill.
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Augusta animal shelter breaks ground for larger, more animal-friendly facility on farmland
Officials with the shelter, to be called Nancy Shuman Shelter on Leighton Road, is still working to reach $7.7 million fundraising goal to pay for construction.