AUGUSTA — Job Corps is enrolling youth 16-24 years old who are interested in learning career training in areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical, culinary arts, among others, through free training, according to a news release from Jeff Sneddon, outreach and admission counselor. Virtual and online learning options are available. Those who apply can […]
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Kelly Pillsbury new district chairwoman of Kennebec Valley District, BSA
Benton Scouting volunteer tapped to lead local Scouting district.
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Jorgensen makes Iowa State University dean’s list
AMES, Iowa — Talia Nicole Jorgensen of Augusta has been named to the 2020 spring semester dean’s list at Iowa State University for outstanding academic achievement. Jorgensen, a sophomore, is an athletic training major. Students named to the dean’s list must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale […]
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Maine arts organizations receive nearly $1 million in federal funding
Maine Arts Commission in Augusta awarded $795,000 grant.
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Young environmental leaders honored with inaugural Brookie Awards
Palermo’s Logan Parker and Waldoboro’s Riley Stevenson among the six leaders recognized.
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Chief: Vehicles were towed after Augusta officers grew ‘overwhelmed’ by large crowd at Black Lives Matter protest
Police Chief Jared Mills said the situation led to 15 vehicles being towed from the private parking lot near Meineke Car Care Center at 268 State St.
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Conviction upheld for Maine driver with disability who killed Augusta pedestrian
Andrew Bilodeau was convicted of vehicular manslaughter for the crash that claimed the life of 81-year-old Emile Morin in November 2017 in Augusta.
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Augusta Police Chief says the department could have better planned protest parking
A Tuesday memo addressed the department’s role in 15 cars being towed from a State Street parking lot after the Black Lives Matter protest June 7 near the State House.
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Kennebec Historical Society awarded $2,000 grant by Maine Bicentennial Commission
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society has received a $2,000 Community Grant from the Maine Bicentennial Commission for projects that honor and celebrate Maine’s 200th anniversary as a state, according to a news release from Scott Wood, KHS administrative director. The society will use the money to extend honorary bicentennial memberships to the Maine Legislature, […]
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Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce receives sponsorship funds
Kennebec Valley Tourism Council awards support monies.