AUGUSTA — Public and nonprofit programs across the state rely on local citizens to volunteer and help meet critical needs in their communities. The Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism offers a way to show appreciation while lifting up some volunteers as inspirational role models. Maine community volunteer programs have until Thursday, March 7, to […]
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Committee’s recommendation calls for scrapping Augusta rental housing inspection proposal, annual fees for landlords
However, councilors did not vote on the issue at Thursday’s informational meeting.
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Plans in the works to expand Augusta’s Howard Hill to universal access
The Kennebec Land Trust, which manages the conservation recreation area that’s owned by the city of Augusta, is raising money to widen access there to people with disabilities.
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits available
AUGUSTA — Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to people who lost their job or business due to the Dec. 18 storm. Applications are open through Monday, March 4, to assist business owners, regular workers, seasonal or migrant workers, and self-employed individuals who lost their job, job offer, or had their work hours reduced […]
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Capital Area Technical Center recognizes January professionals of month
Capital Area Technical Center has named its January professionals of the month. Bret Breton — Culinary Arts Enthusiast from Pittston Breton, a senior at Gardiner Area High School, has been selected for his dedication to the Culinary Arts program. Embracing the hands-on approach, Breton, currently in his second year, not only led his ProStart Management […]
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United Way of Kennebec Valley raises more than $1M
AUGUSTA — United Way of Kennebec Valley recently revealed a record-breaking fundraising achievement: $1,910,377 for its 2023 campaign. This amount reflects a substantial 4% increase over the previous year’s total. The announcement was made on Jan. 18 during UWKV’s sold-out Campaign Celebration at Governor Hill Mansion, where Campaign Co-Chairs Michele Pelletier and Daniel Webster III […]
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New Ventures Maine offers free classes in February
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine plans to offer free workshops and classes statewide in February in three program areas: career, business and financial education. Workshops and classes are designed to help people in Maine gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to build a career, start a business and manage money. The full class schedule is […]
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Augusta needs more workers to achieve city’s goals, officials say
More workers are needed for the city to achieve its goals, including spurring economic development, fostering the creation of more housing and addressing aging infrastructure.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
FEMA teams help western, central Maine residents register for disaster relief from Dec. 18 storm
Flooding from the Dec. 18 storm and power outages amounted to some $20 million in damages, according to reports from residents, businesses, municipalities and counties.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
HUD awards $20 million grant to combat Maine homelessness, domestic violence; advocates say more needed
About 60% of the grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to go to state agencies, while the remainder is to be divided between 14 organizations combatting homelessness and domestic violence across Maine.