Memorial Day at Maine Veterans’ Homes Augusta looked much different this year in the absence of its usual display — parades, visits from veteran service organizations and speeches by local dignitaries. Staff at the home, however, stepped in to ensure it was a meaningful day of recognition for those men and women who died in […]
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Central Maine gym owners chafe at restrictions, await reopening decision
With their focus on health and safety, gym and fitness facility owners say they are frustrated with delays in reopening their businesses
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Augusta’s Cony High School plans three-day graduation amid pandemic
Cony’s graduation will include students being awarded their diplomas in-person at the school as their families look on.
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Augusta Job Corps enrolling youth interested in learning career training
Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 year 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 Admissions counselor. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and driver’s license at […]
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Augusta city councilors offer concern about furlough days in budget proposal
No members of the public commented at a virtual public hearing on the city and school budget, but will have another chance, in person, next week.
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Nominations sought for Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism
Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Tuesday, June. 30.
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Cony High School announces Girls and Boys State delegates for 2020
AUGUSTA — Cony High School recently announced the following students were named its 2020 Girls and Boys State delegates, according to a news release from Bonnie L. Cloutier, guidance secretary. GIRLS STATE: Mandy Cooper is the daughter of Michelle and Kirk Cooper of Augusta. She is a member of the Olympia Snowe Woman’s Leadership Institute, […]
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Augusta City Center to reopen to public June 1
Masks and social distancing requirements are part of the city’s reopening plan, which outlines when other parts of Augusta’s municipal operations will resume services.
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More changes shape summer season in downtown Augusta
Outdoor dining, a new gallery and new apartments now under construction mark the latest chapter in downtown Augusta’s revival.
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Augusta home for women veterans hires director, still wants residents to leave
Officials of the Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope transitional home for homeless and in-need women veterans say the hiring of Colleen Madigan will help them reorganize and make improvements, but still plan to empty the house of its current four residents who don’t want to leave.