Michael Hall is leaving the Augusta Downtown Alliance after nearly eight years to become communuity development specialist for the city of Waterville, where among other things he’ll focus on developing upper-floor housing in the city’s downtown.
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Augusta library to host ‘Caste: A Crash Course’ Dec. 7
AUGUSTA — Sonja Thomas plans to present “Caste: A Crash Course” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library on 45 Winthrop St. This 40-minute primer on caste aims to teach about terms, caste discrimination in South Asia and in the U.S., and activism to end caste […]
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Consumers urged to be cautious buying health insurance online
Call CoverME.gov at 1-866-636-0355.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Grant for Augusta schools being used to get students back onto bicycles
Two teachers at Cony are encouraging students to take up biking as a new bike repair shed is built by the Capital Area Technical Center.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Small Business Saturday highlights the success of a handful of new stores on Gardiner’s Main Street
Waterville’s Shop Small Saturday and Gardiner’s Main Street had a great turnout for Small Business Saturday, especially with a number of new businesses in Gardiner.
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Augusta Adult and Community Education celebrates Blessings Dinner
Augusta Adult and Community Education recently hosted its second annual Blessings Dinner, an evening dedicated to honoring the achievements of adult education students and fostering community connections. The event took place at the Buker Community Center and featured performances by Maine Arts Academy students. The Blessings Dinner celebrated cultural diversity, offering a feast that showcased […]
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Le Club Calumet hosts Thanksgiving dinner fueled by volunteers
The dinner expected around 400 attendees and took two days to prepare.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Jury finds Augusta man not guilty of murdering Richmond man
A jury acquitted Tyon Shuron of murder and felony murder charges but convicted him on a charge of witness tampering.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
American Mothers Inc. chapter names 10 Maine nominees
The Maine Chapter of American Mothers Inc. has named 10 Maine mothers, from all walks of life, nominated from throughout the state by family members, friends and colleagues to receive special honor and recognition, for their commitment and dedication to their families, homes, local communities and beyond. This year’s nominees include Jacqueline Doucette of Sidney, […]
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Kennebec 4-H Open House set for Saturday
AUGUSTA — A Kennebec 4-H Open House is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Buker Community Center, 22 Armory St. The University of Maine Extension plans to welcome area folks to a free event for families with fun, interactive activities through the afternoon to learn about what its 4-H clubs […]