Amanda Olson seeks to bring innovative discussion and ideas to the school board and city schools.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta teachers receive social, emotional training as students return amid pandemic
Licensed clinical social workers have been providing training to help with school-related stress.
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CATC receives gift of more than $10,000
The Maine Chapter of the American Culinary Federation donation will be used for culinary arts student scholarships.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Scooter-riding rappers seek to dispel Augusta negativity in music video
Ben Bowman, also known as Ben, the Maker, made the video in hopes it would help people get past both the negative stereotypes some may have of hip hop music and any negative views toward the city of Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Erskine Hall in Hallowell opens for UMA residential students
The university is welcoming students to the newly renovated Erskine Hall at Stevens Commons after an 11-month renovation that cost almost $4 million.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Feds say Maine will receive money to fund added jobless benefits
The funding, being provided by the Federal Emergency Management Association, will allow Maine to provide $300 per week on top of a worker’s unemployment benefit, FEMA said Tuesday.
Posted inSports
Video: Swimming in endless pool in Augusta
The endless pool at the Swim Locker in Augusta.
Posted inCommunity
Glenn Adams to give Kennebec Historical Society’s July 22 Facebook live ‘Stories of the State House’ presentation
Former State House reporter Glenn Adams will share stories and history of the state’s capitol at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, as part of the Kennebec Historical Society’s July Facebook live presentation, “Stories of the State House.” He’ll talk about recent governors as well as figures who’ve loomed large in Maine and the nation’s history […]
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Maine State Police trooper struck by speeding sports car in China
Trooper Mickael Nunez remained in an Augusta hospital Sunday night after suffering a severely broken leg, state police say.