AUGUSTA — The Maine Justice Foundation has completed its 2023-24 Racial Justice Fund Grant projects. With grants awarded to six organizations, these initiatives have advanced racial equity for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities across Maine. Now in its fourth year, the fund has raised over $830,000, distributing $130,000 in grants to address systemic […]
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Augusta’s St. Michael School lists honor students
The school has announced its first trimester honor roll for the 2024-25 school year.
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Maine Veterans’ Homes appoints new chief executive officer
Master Sgt. Brad Klawitter served more than a decade in the National Guard before retiring.
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Sounds of the season at Maine Veterans’ Homes in Augusta
Photographer Anna Chadwick captures the Ladies Life group from Central Church spreading holiday cheer.
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Augusta-area tech center names professionals of month
Students Hannah Kidd of Augusta Anthony Rivera of Chelsea recognized by Capital Area Technical Center staff.
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Sunrise Bagel opens Oakland location
Coverage of what’s new with restaurants, food trucks and food events in central Maine.
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Augusta man pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material distribution
Nathaniel Gagne, 35, faces up to 20 years in prison and a maximum $250,000 fine.
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Queen B’s Bakery soon to rule downtown Augusta
Coverage of what’s new with restaurants, food trucks and food events in central Maine.
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Cony student receives Champions for Children Youth Giraffe Award
HALLOWELL — Matteo Hardy was awarded the Champions for Children Youth Giraffe Award from the Maine Children’s Alliance. Hardy is a student at Cony High School and a member of the Kennebec County Youth Advisory Board, a youth prevention group hosted by Healthy Communities of the Capital Area under the Maine Prevention Network, supported by […]
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Old Fort Western selling tickets for Christmas raffle
AUGUSTA — Old Fort Western, 16 Cony St., is selling tickets for its Christmas raffle, “Our Own Snug Fireside.” The prize package, valued at more than $550, includes one cord of cut, split and delivered hardwood, donated by Flying Pond Firewood of Mount Vernon; Henderson Redware teapot and four mugs; a colonial tin lantern; a […]