AUGUSTA — Lithgow Library is scheduled to host a beginner class in Chinese calligraphy at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, via Zoom. Artist Jojo Liu will guide participants in how to hold a brush and write basic strokes. To register for the free event, call the library’s adult reference desk. Space is limited. All materials and […]
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School districts in central Maine hustle to bring COVID-19 vaccine to their youngest students
Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for the vaccine and some school districts in the region will host clinics as soon as next week.
CDC investigates second outbreak at Augusta rehab facility
Sixteen cases have been reported among the facility’s residents, and 11 cases have been reported among staff, Robert Long, spokesman for the CDC, said.
State proposal for solar project at Augusta State Airport draws concern over ‘terrible’ impact on woods
City officials are concerned power lines to site would ruin the pristine woods of the Bond Brook Recreation Area, where there are no power lines now.
Veterans Day ceremony scheduled at Togus
AUGUSTA — VA Maine is scheduled to hold a Veterans Day ceremony to honor all those who have served in the military at 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11. Open to the public, the event is to be held at the Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA Center, Flagpole Commons in front of Building 200, hospital. […]
Waterville man sentenced on charges involving gun, homemade knife
Emmanual Hurtado, 30, is expected to serve six months in jail in connection with the latest charges.
Friends gather by river in Augusta to honor memory of man shot by police in armed confrontation
Dustin J. Paradis, who had Asperger’s syndrome, was remembered by friends at the Wednesday gathering as sweet, giving and helpful.
Webinar to cover drinking water quality, health inequalities
The University of Maine at Augusta is scheduled to host a webinar from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, featuring a panel of experts on drinking water quality and health inequalities. This event is open to the public, but an RSVP is required. To register, complete a form at forms.gle/3jpRuUT8tRwpiLtcA. The Health Equity Dialogues […]
New Ventures Maine to offer tuition-free workshops, classes
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine has scheduled tuition-free online workshops and classes for November. Classes are designed to help people in Maine start a business, build a career and manage money. Classes are offered at evening and day times; some are one session only and others span multiple sessions; a few classes are self-paced. The […]
Judkins, St. Valle elected to Augusta City Council seats
Kevin Judkins and Abbie St. Valle won their seats as a total of five candidates competed in two contested council races.