AUGUSTA — The Maine Office of Tourism has announced that more than $1 million has been awarded to eight Maine organizations in the final round of the Tourism Marketing & Development Recovery Program. The program, administered by the Maine Office of Tourism with $2 million in funds awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, was […]
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UMaine Augusta to present author/illustrator Oct. 17
AUGUSTA — Stephen Costanza — an illustrator, author and musician — plans to share a multimedia presentation of his book “The King of Ragtime: Scott Joplin,” from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in the Danforth Gallery of Jewett Hall, on the campus of the University of Maine at Augusta, 46 University Drive. From sketches to […]
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University of Maine at Augusta to hold lecture-recital Oct. 24
Letcher interviewed American classical composers to explore their perspectives on how the social, cultural and political environments influence the music they compose.
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Over 20,000 central Maine homes lose power as wind gusts reach over 55 mph
Restoration efforts are underway after a wind storm blew through the area Saturday but are being hampered by sustained wind speeds and uprooted trees with leaves still on the branches, officials say.
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Finance Authority of Maine’s College Access team honored
AUGUSTA — The Maine Development Foundation presented the Finance Authority of Maine’s College Access and Financial Education Team with its Champion of Education and Workforce Development Award at its annual meeting and awards celebration held at Lewiston’s Franco Center on Sept. 13 MDF’s awards this year recognize individuals, businesses and community groups for demonstrated exceptional […]
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Bail hearing reveals Waterville fistfight led to shooting, murder charge
Lawyers argue whether Tyler Quirion, charged with murder in the Feb. 19 shooting death of Justin Iraola in Waterville, should be held without bail.
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Three candidates run for two spots on Augusta Board of Education
Augusta residents will vote for candidates for two at-large seats in the Nov. 5 election .
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Former Waterville chief confirmed as Maine state fire marshal
Shawn Esler was confirmed 32-0 by the Maine Senate on Thursday.
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Republican House candidate from Augusta claims government created recent hurricanes
In a series of posts on Facebook, Wendy Lee MacDowell, who is running against incumbent Rep. Bill Bridgeo in House District 60, falsely claimed the government is manufacturing “weaponized weather” to target conservative states with storms and seize land for lithium mining.
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Augusta school officials freeze vacant positions amid $1.6 million budget shortfall
Superintendent Mike Tracy announced the cuts to the school budget to account for unexpected special education costs this year.