AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its January professionals of the month. Maleah Manson of Gardiner, a junior at Gardiner Area High School, is enrolled in the center’s Certified Nursing Assistant program. She has enjoyed learning in the lab, and then applying those skills she learned in her clinical experiences, according to a […]
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine florists say planning key to meeting Valentine’s Day demand
Inflation and supply chain issues have caused price hikes, delays and shortages nationally, but those who run flower shops in the area say they have been able to fill orders at their busiest holiday of the year.
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Posted inAuto, Community, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Feeling put out by potholes? You’re not alone
Public works directors in central Maine say the problem with potholes isn’t any worse these days than in past years, just don’t tell that to drivers shelling out hundreds of dollars for repairs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta officers will start carrying stun guns following policing discussion with council
The Augusta Police Department to require officers to carry stun guns and is looking fill a mental health worker position that’s been vacant since December.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man charged in crash that killed Oakland motorcyclist
Eric Arbour, 24, of Augusta was driving an SUV that struck and killed motorcyclist Patric Sherman, 58, of Oakland, last June.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta Chizzle Wizzle president asks board of education to lift mask requirement while on stage
This year’s Chizzle Wizzle is the first in-person performance in two years and will mark the 131st year the show has gone on.
Posted inCommunity
Catholic youth to score donations during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring
During Sunday’s Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 13, young Catholics from around Maine plan to get donations to benefit those in need through the “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The annual event, held this year on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12 and 13, is a weekend of giving and serving during which 100% of the monetary […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Proposed Augusta judicial heritage museum with controversial Fuller statue on hold after lukewarm board reception
After public opposition to a plan to develop the Maine Judicial Heritage Society Museum and Park on a vacant lot in Augusta, proponents asked the Augusta Planning Board to delay consideration of the proposal.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta-area society to host talk by ‘Field House’ author
The Kennebec Historical Society’s February Facebook Live Presentation, “Rediscovering Rachel Field — The extraordinary book journey that led to ‘The Field House,’” is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, by writer Robin Clifford Wood, according to a news release from the society. In her talk, Wood will tell the story of her book journey […]
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Local students make Massachusetts university dean’s list
BOSTON — Three local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Northeastern University. They are Mandy Cooper of Augusta, majoring in business administration; Lauren Murray of Augusta, majoring in economics; and Michael Nicholas of Chelsea, majoring in mechanical engineering/physics. In addition to achieving distinction through the dean’s list, Nicholas is […]