But the officials who decide how to invest the retirement funds of Maine’s government employees said fully divesting from fossil fuel companies would violate their constitutional duty.
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New 260-unit apartment complex approved in Augusta
Development of the market-rate apartments is expected to bring traffic to the intersection of Eight Rod and Old Belgrade roads.
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Augusta rejects new homeless shelter amid concerns for downtown safety
The Planning Board voted unanimously against a plan for a 40-bed homeless shelter after residents and business owners said it would be detrimental to the neighborhood.
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Augusta library to host talk on amphibian migration
AUGUSTA — Greg LeClair is set to present “Roads, Rain, and a Couple Thousand Amphibians — Call it a Big Night!” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Every spring, amphibians throughout the northeast undertake a migration on the scale of the wildebeest in […]
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Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast set for Augusta venue
AUGUSTA — The Travis Mills Foundation is set to hold its annual Vietnam-Era Veterans Breakfast at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. The event is free, but veterans must sign up for tickets at travismillsfoundation.org. Each veteran is welcomed to bring one guest. Vietnam-era veterans hold a special […]
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Capital Area Technical Center recognizes February professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has named Olivia Johnson and Mikayla Monaghan its professionals of the month for February. This accolade acknowledges their exemplary dedication, leadership, and passion in their respective programs, according to a news release from the center. Johnson, a junior from Richmond who attends Richmond High School, is in the Medical/Veterinarian […]
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Dental health programs receive $5K to provide care to state’s veterans
The University of Maine at Augusta was recently awarded $5,000 to provide free dental hygiene services (cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatment) and basic restorative care (simple fillings) to veterans. The UMA Dental Health Programs at both the Lewiston and Bangor dental clinics has been a member of the Maine Veterans’ Dental Network for three years. Northeast […]
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Extension to offer vegetable, fruit school in Augusta March 26
AUGUSTA — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Vegetable and Small Fruit Growers Association plans to host the Maine Vegetable and Fruit School. The event is planned from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the Elks Lodge 964, 397 Civic Center Drive. Geared toward individuals involved in vegetable and […]
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Maine voters may have to wait until 2026 to vote on new state flag proposal
A bill endorsed last week would push off the referendum for two years and would create a five-member commission to recommend a new flag design to Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.
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Cony High to hold Chizzle Wizzle show this week
AUGUSTA — Cony High School is set to hold its 133rd annual Chizzle Wizzle musical variety show at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, March 12-15. The show will be held in the Viles Auditorium at the high school, 60 Pierce Drive. The theme for this year’s show is When Pigs Fly. The ticket booth will […]