Proposed Augusta Recovery Re-entry Center would provide meeting, training and office space to provide help to people with substance use disorders.
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Lithgow Library to host poet Sarah Carlson Oct. 5
AUGUSTA — Maine poet Sarah Carlson plans to share a selection of poems from her newest book, “In the Currents of Quiet,” during a Zoom presentation at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5. The presentation is hosted by Lithgow Public Library. Carlson combines her writing with photography scenes, according to a news release from the library. […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Architect says Augusta Police station should cost less than budgeted
A leader of Port City Architecture, the firm city staff recommended to design a new police station, says the $20.5 million budgeted for the project is on the high side.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County to solicit priorities for spending federal relief funds
County officials are looking for input from cities, towns and nonprofits across the county on how to spend $23.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Central Maine schools don’t just need bus drivers, they need ed techs and substitute teachers, too
Turns out central Maine schools need educational technicians, as well as substitute teachers even more than bus drivers, in some cases.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Kennebec Behavioral Health to sponsor 100 students in Hope 5K
Proceeds are to benefit Crisis & Counseling Centers’ goal to make mental health and substance use disorder care accessible to all.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta mentor, youth coach, basketball fan Ed Coffin dies
Coach Coffin, who had his own seat at the Augusta Civic Center, served two terms on the Augusta City Council and founded E.S. Coffin Engineering & Surveying.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
United Way of Kennebec Valley kicks off 2021 campaign
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley launched its 2021 fundraising season with $1,033,297 in committed early support at the virtual campaign kickoff. Twenty-four businesses reported early campaign success to a crowd of more than 90 people through Zoom Sept. 15. Andrew Silsby, president & CEO of Kennebec Savings Bank, is chairing United Way’s annual […]
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Augusta plans to buy emergency vehicles, replace tennis courts, repair parking garage deck
A total of $4.4 million in capital improvement projects proposed for next year would require a vote by Augusta residents.
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Jury acquits Gage Dalphonse of murder in fatal shooting at Auburn Walmart
Jean Fournier, 41, of Turner was shot twice in the back July 27, 2019, in the parking lot on Mount Auburn Avenue.