The deadline for grant proposals of up to $100K per project is Monday, March 18.
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Augusta city officials ponder future of Augusta Civic Center
Officials say the 50-year-old building is showing its age and needs refurbishment to continue as a regional economic driver.
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Adult Prom to benefit Cony Project Graduation March 23
AUGUSTA — An Adult Prom to raise money for Cony High School’s class of 2024 Project Graduation is set for 5-11 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Augusta Civic Center at 76 Community Drive. The 21-and-older event includes a silent auction. Tickets cost $65 per person, $120 per couple and $500 for a table of […]
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Cony high, middle school recognizes honor students
AUGUSTA — Cony High School and Middle School has announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Fatima Al-Badri, Amany Albahadly, Cale Barajas, Reilly Bernstein, Bryce Bowden, Natalie Brown, Eben Buck, Abigail Bucknam, Addison Burnham, Trinity Caswell, Morgan Cunningham, Raymond Dineen, Matthew Dos […]
Posted inVarsity Maine
Watch the top video highlights from the basketball tournament
We’re covering the tournaments and championships with action video, and great interviews with players and fans.
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Augusta library to host Crow’s Nest Celtic Band March 7
This performance is free, but people must reserve a seat.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Maine
80-year-old director of Augusta’s Colonial Theater steps down after 4 years
Theater leaders plan to build a second new multipurpose building, with space for a restaurant, rehearsals, events and meetings, next to historic downtown theater.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
State urges Winthrop, other school districts to take electric buses off the road due to defects
Winthrop, Vinalhaven and Yarmouth reported problems last fall with electric school buses, and the Maine Department of Education is advising all Lion Electric Co. buses be parked until further inspections are done.
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A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
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Scout Sunday worship services held at area churches
February marks the 114th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, and it is also when most Cub Scout Packs and Scout Troops hold Scout Sunday services in their communities. The Twelfth Point in the Scout Law is that “A Scout is reverent. He is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties […]