AUGUSTA — Passion and Nostalgia, a concert performed by ScheckMate, is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in the Community Meeting Room of Lithgow Library, 45 Winthrop St. The performance features pieces that express deep passion, sometimes inward-looking and soft, sometimes exuberant and powerful, with works by Antonio Vivaldi, Giuseppe Maria Dell’Abaco, Julián Arcas, Dietmar […]
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Augusta budget would hike taxes 3.9% in the next budget year
After four hours of discussions, Augusta city officials reached agreement on a nearly $87 million spending plan for the city and its schools; the final vote with come at the Augusta City Council business meeting scheduled for May 16.
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Veterans support events set for Augusta, Lewiston, Portland, Rumford
The VA2K Walk & Roll is set to be held at locations in Augusta, Portland, Lewiston and Rumford on Wednesday and Thursday, May 15 and 16. The event is geared toward encouraging healthy living and supporting homeless veterans. The Togus VA2K Walk & Roll will be held at the Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA […]
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Augusta man sentenced to 2 years in prison for strangling woman
Damion E. Sidelinger-Hanson, 30, pleaded guilty to a series of charges, including domestic violence aggravated assault and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
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Viles Arboretum to celebrate season with spring market, plant sale
AUGUSTA — Viles Arboretum is set to hold a spring market and plant sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at 153 Hospital St., on the east side of the Kennebec River, provides the backdrop for the event. More than 30 artisans and craftspeople from the area will be featured, plants and […]
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Medical marijuana license denial sparks heated debate in Augusta
Frank Berenyi of Waterville is seeking to open a medical marijuana dispensary in Augusta says officials based their decision on “lies and slander.”
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Augusta show to display works by artists in mental health system
AUGUSTA — An art show, showcasing artistic talent in the community based mental health system in central Maine, is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at 71 Hospital St., to the left of The Dollar Tree. Depression, anxiety and even schizophrenia are no barriers to creating beautiful works of art. There is real talent […]
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Founder of Waterville coffee business to speak at Kennebec Valley Community College graduation
Kennebec Valley Community College to celebrate the graduation of 427 students on May 11 at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Hall-Dale Taiko Drumming to perform at Augusta library May 11
AUGUSTA — Hall-Dale Taiko Drumming is set to perform at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, in the community meeting room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. In Japanese, taiko means drum, and it can have various other names such as wadaiko, or big drum, which is typical to create a loud, exciting, and booming […]
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Man listed in serious condition after being hit by vehicle while crossing street in Augusta
Augusta police said the 19-year-old man, who was hit while crossing Water Street, near Laurel Street, was being treated at Maine Medical Center in Portland.