The county’s MD3 pilot program may run out of money at the end of the year. One of its doctors says that would be a mistake.
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Augusta voters to decide Nov. 5 on borrowing $5.5 million for a variety of projects
A resident told city councilors that having one up-or-down vote on funding for a number of unrelated projects deprives voters of choice.
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Augusta academy students to share art, music at gallery
AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Academy, in partnership with the Indigo Arts Alliance, is presenting “My Name Is…” This art show and reception showcases Black and brown artists inspired by the book “My Name is Sangoel” by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed in collaboration with the alliance for the fourth annual Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Festival. […]
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Downtown Augusta’s sturgeon sculptures up for auction
The highest bidders can take home one of 25 fiberglass sculptures celebrating the Kennebec River’s leaping leviathans.
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UMaine Augusta to host Cyber Range Open House Sept. 18
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.