AUGUSTA — The Maine Natural Areas Program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry has introduced an updated marsh migration model and a comprehensive report. This initiative aims to help communities and land managers identify critical areas necessary for the inland migration of tidal marshes anticipated under projected sea level rise scenarios. Maine’s approximately […]
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Augusta councilors decline to take action on resolution seeking cease-fire in Gaza, Israel
Some residents express fears that taking a stand in Middle East conflict could create divisions in the community.
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Augusta councilors narrowly approve budget with 3.7% tax increase
The $86.7 million budget passed by a 4-3 vote, with councilors in opposition objecting to rising taxes, failure to address problems downtown.
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State archives, library, museum introduce Maine Share History website
Educators will be able to easily view and download the primary source sets, access supporting curriculum materials, and watch pre-recorded teacher’s webinars about how to use the sets.
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Cony High School recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’24
Samuel Goldey has been named valedictorian, and Eben Buck salutatorian.
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Augusta EMS calls on the rise, city adds 4th ambulance
The Augusta Fire Department is responding to about 100 more medical calls a month since changes were made by Delta Ambulance.
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Belgrade camp hosts May the Fourth Be With You Grand Galactic Games
BELGRADE — Camp Bomazeen, a historic outdoor recreation site for generations of Scouts, became known as Planet Bomazeen during the first weekend in May to celebrate Star Wars Day, May 4. Scouting volunteers hosted nearly 100 Scouts for the May the Fourth Be With You Grand Galactic Games. Scouts competed in activities as individuals and […]
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Lecture to cover genealogy of Murch family of Maine
AUGUSTA — King Philip, the Mayflower, child-bearing, genealogists, extra-marital affairs, birth and death records, cousins, George Washington, gravestones, granite, and Henry David Thoreau are all on the agenda for the Kennebec Historical Society’s monthly lecture in May. “Mysteries, Mistakes, and Surprises: Adventures in Maine Genealogy” is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the […]
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Finding Our Voices donated dental work tops $100K
Maine dentists have donated $102,000 worth of free procedures for low-income women and child survivors of domestic abuse through the Finding Our Smiles initiative, according to the statewide nonprofit Finding Our Voices, which runs the program. Twenty-two Maine survivors have benefited from the 18-month-old program, which also restores health and helps to rebuild lives. The […]
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Readfield woman seeks to match children grappling with illness with musical instruments
Ellen Bowman, now in remission after treatment for breast cancer, wants to connect children with critical illness with music to help them make sense of their anxieties and give them a creative outlet.