Workshops at Viles Arboretum taught beekeepers and would-be beekeepers about the world’s smartest insect, including how bees communicate.
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Hole in One Shootout set for Aug. 17
Le Club Calumet is set to host its fourth annual charity “Hole in One” golf shootout to benefit the Augusta Food Bank on Saturday, Aug. 17. The event is being held at Le Club Calumet, 334 West River Road in Augusta, on a 115 yard fairway and green. The event will run from 1-5 p.m. […]
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Inaugural Bee Fest to be held at Viles Arboretum Sept. 8
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Beekeepers Association is set to hold its first annual Bee Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. This outdoor field day event is for beekeepers to discuss hive management techniques and attract new beekeepers to the art and science of keeping […]
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Augusta nonprofit develops college access microcredentialing program
The program offers courses that cover a wide range of topics essential for college readiness.
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Three central Maine businesses receive $10,000 grants
Local winners include Oliver & Friends Bookshop in Waterville, Bintliffs Corner Brew in Gardiner and State Lunch in Augusta.
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Presentation on gravestone symbols set for April 20
AUGUSTA — Cemetery historian and author Ron Romano plans to give a presentation, “An Understanding Symbolism on Maine’s Early Gravestones,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20. The talk will be held in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Romano will describe in this heavily illustrated presentation the “anatomy” of a […]
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Augusta library to celebrate Mr. Rogers’ birthday by accepting donations
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Public Library at 45 Winthrop St. will accept donations of wrapped toilet paper and macaroni and cheese (boxed or microwavable) during March to honor Mister Rogers’ birthday. Donations will benefit Bridging the Gap and the Augusta Food Bank. March 20 is celebrated as Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day, in honor of […]
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State issues first round of retention bonuses to child welfare caseworkers
Gov. Janet Mills announced the bonuses in her State of the State address this month.
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Mills nominates East Boothbay consultant as Bureau of Insurance superintendent
Robert Carey’s nomination is subject to approval by the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services, and the Maine Senate.
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State and Maine hospitals agree to improve MaineCare reimbursement rates
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Hospital Association announced the agreement Tuesday.