AUGUSTA — A Cyber Range Open House is set for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the University of Maine at Augusta Cyber Lab in the Randal Student Center, Room 246, 46 University Drive. The open house will also be available in real time via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. Attendees can […]
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Augusta youth riding a moped dies after being struck on Civic Center Drive
The crash happened about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday when a youth riding a moped turning across traffic into the Rusty Lantern parking lot was struck by a southbound pickup truck.
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UMaine System staff speak out against low wages at legislative hearing
University of Maine System employees interrupted a legislative hearing on Tuesday to express their financial discomfort from what they consider low wages.
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Newcomers seek spots on Augusta City Council, Board of Education
Six candidates seeking election to the Augusta City Council and School Board in November are all newcomers to local politics.
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Central Maine locations feature children’s walks with a twist
GARDINER — Healthy Communities of the Capital Area has announced StoryWalk locations in Kennebec County. The following locations currently house StoryWalks: Readfield Community Library, China Primary School Nature Trail, Viles Arboretum, Farrington Elementary School, Gardiner Regional Middle School, and The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Gardiner. StoryWalks build children’s interest in reading while promoting […]
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French Language Immersion Weekend set for Oct. 4, 5 in Augusta
Registration for both the dinner and the immersion day is open through Sept. 24 or when sold out. Registration is available for the full immersion day with or without the dinner.
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Augusta officials consider limiting city’s plantings to ‘natives’ only
The Augusta Conservation Commission is advocating for the removal, including with the use of pesticides, of invasive plants.
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors hosts driver appreciation event
Neighbors Driving Neighbors recently hosted a driver appreciation luncheon at the historic Viles House in Augusta. More than 15 drivers and guests had a buffet of home-cooked soups, salads and sandwiches, and homemade desserts, all provided by the organization’s board members. Vice President Sandy Colt welcomed everyone to the event and Executive Director Joe Austin […]
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Kennebec Valley United Way launches ’24 campaign with hike in early support
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley recently launched its 2024 fundraising season at a campaign kickoff breakfast with $1.2 million in early committed support, reflecting a more than 10% increase from last year’s event. This year’s fundraising efforts are led by Oakland-based couple TJ Smart of Milestone Funeral Partners and Kerry Smart of the […]
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Passenger killed in I-95 crash in Augusta identified as Brewer woman, 68
Police said Sari Ohmart was killed Friday afternoon in a five-vehicle crash after the SUV in which she was riding was hit from behind by a pickup truck near Exit 113.