Upcoming virtual events planned for Thursdays, June 18 and 25 at the Augusta library.
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Lithgow Library’s new fiber arts social group to meet virtually June 16
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Library has announced the Virtual Stitchery, a fiber arts social group that meets twice a month from noon to 1 p.m. the first and third Tuesday. Upcoming dates include June 16, July 7, July 21 and Aug. 4, according to a news release from the library. Those interested can work on their […]
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CATC students awarded program completion certificates for 2019-20
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center, serving 400 students from Cony, Erskine Academy, Gardiner Area, Hall-Dale, Maranacook Community, Richmond and Winthrop high schools and Monmouth Academy, offers 15 diverse career and technical education programs, according to a news release from Stephanie Turgeon, Student Services coordinator at the center. The center has announced the students receiving […]
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Cony High School’s 3-day graduation a mix of virtual, intimate celebrations
Commencement traditions altered in Augusta due to coronavirus pandemic.
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Volunteer Maine awards 5 agencies Volunteer Generation Fund grants
Alfond Youth and Community Center and Catholic Charities Maine received funding to start new volunteer programs through the Maine VGF initiative.
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Augusta man arrested on arson charge for fuel pump fire
Police say Brian Dyer, 30, set fire to a fuel pump outside an Augusta convenience store early on May 17.
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Kennebec Valley YMCA introduces new leader as it reopens
Ranae L’Italien is taking over as executive director of the organization, which is opening its Augusta and Manchester facilities — while implementing coronavirus precautions.
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Augusta school board supports controversial broadcast media rules
Broadcasters have said they will no longer cover Cony High School sporting events due to the policy, which was twice turned away by the school board previously due to a lack of input from broadcasters.
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Nature club cancels June 24 field trip
The Augusta Nature Club regretfully has canceled its planned field trip for June 24. Members planned to visit a farm with baby goats. All the farms in the area have baby animals now and welcome visitors on an individual basis, and on self-guided tours, with masks and distance. Also, please support them at our local […]
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KHS available to researchers by appointment, programs remain postponed
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society closed on March 18 to the general public because of the Coronavirus and is now open for in-person research by appointment. In order to comply with state government regulations, the society respectfully asks that researchers and volunteer staff wear their own masks, use hand sanitizer as they enter the […]