City students are scheduled to return to class Sept. 8, with most students divided into two cohorts that will attend school two days a week and learn remotely three days a week.
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Maine Arts Commission publishes results of Audience Outlook survey
The first deployment of Audience Outlook surveys from the Maine Arts Commission occurred on July 10 resulting in a total of 4,080 responses to date. The survey is designed to measure audience comfort levels and assess the reopening of performing arts venues and public presentation spaces throughout Maine. Currently public gatherings and presentation spaces are […]
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Augusta area sewage testing suggests low prevalence of coronavirus
So far only one sample of wastewater, out of eight, taken weekly from the Greater Augusta Utility District’s treatment plant has tested positive for detectable amounts of coronavirus.
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Central Maine town clerks prepare for influx of absentee ballots for November elections
Waterville City Clerk Patti Dubois said 75% of voter turnout was absentee in July, and the city has already had hundreds of absentee ballot requests.
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Augusta to consider consolidating polls for November presidential election
City councilors are expected to vote Thursday on a proposal to hold all voting in November at the Augusta Civic Center, rather than in each of the city’s four wards.
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Here’s how to get your absentee ballot
The ballots will be mailed to voters’ homes and should arrive by early October.
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Two from Augusta indicted in 2019 Richmond murder
Tyon K. Shuron, 43, and Chanda Lilly, 31, were arrested earlier this year in connection with the murder last year of Andrew Sherman, who died after being shot in the head.
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Volunteer Maine awarded federal funds to support emergency volunteer response
Award will lead to the creation of new capacity building training for smaller community agencies in need of additional volunteer support.
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Virtual information sessions about Job Corps to be offered Aug. 19 and 26
Job Corps will hold virtual information sessions at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 or 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26. Follow the link at Google Hangout at https://meet.google.com/vqk-bstq-cmr. A reservation is required; contact Jeff Sneddon, outreach and admissions counselor in Augusta at 207-621-2350 or [email protected] to make a reservation or for more information. It is a […]
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More than 700 backpacks full school supplies given away in Augusta
The Greater Augusta Back to School Program, begun by the Augusta Elks, seeks to give local students the tools they need for a successful restart to in-person learning.