AUGUSTA — In response to demand from employers in Maine’s growing aviation and aerospace sectors, the University of Maine at Augusta is opening the state’s first aviation maintenance technician school. UMA secured final approval in early July from the Federal Aviation Administration; students will start courses online and hands-on training at the statewide university’s Brunswick […]
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Disability Pride Day in Augusta park set for July 19
AUGUSTA — Disability Rights Maine is set to hold Disability Pride 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 19, at The Pavilion at Mill Park on Water Street. The celebration will include music, speakers, performances, pizza, and information tables from partners across Maine. This event is rain or shine. Keep up with the […]
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Holocaust and Human Rights Center names award recipient
The Holocaust and Human Rights Center has named Lois Galgay Reckitt of South Portland the 2024 recipient of the Gerda Haas Award for Excellence in Human Rights Education and Leadership. The center is set to honor her posthumously at its annual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5. The meeting will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. at […]
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Maine Judicial Branch recognizes Augusta employee
Mark Veilleux received the Service Rockstar Award.
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At Augusta gun show, dealers criticize waiting period law that goes into effect next month
Organizers of the show, believed to be the last before a new 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases goes into effect in August, said proceeds would go toward funding a legal challenge of the law.
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Grants aim to help strengthen Kennebec County communities
More than $70K will support area organizations and projects.
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One local city, 3 local towns rank best in Maine for biking
PORTLAND — Gardiner, Fryeburg, Patten, Farmington, and Buckfield ranked in the top five in the PeopleForBikes comprehensive assessment, based on the quality of their bike networks. “We know Maine is an incredible place to enjoy by bike, whether that’s for recreation or transportation,” said Jean Sideris, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine executive director, according to […]
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Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations
Other notable grants include $5,500 to Children’s Center and Spectrum Generations in Augusta.
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Kennebec County Courthouse damaged in powerful storm
Tuesday’s storm downed trees and power lines and severely damaged the roof on the historic Kennebec County Courthouse as remnants of Hurricane Beryl move through New England.
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Trail Access For All fundraiser set for Augusta July 19
Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause truck is set to be at The Augusta Center for Health & Rehabilitation’s Trail Access For All fundraiser from 2:30-4 p.m. Friday, July 19, at 188 Eastern Ave. Families and community members are invited to attend the event, which also will include lawn games and music. “Residents are raising […]