The centers, opened to help eligible residents recover from the powerful storm that struck Maine in December, are winding down operations as the application deadline approaches.
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Increasingly early ice-outs on Maine waters open up new environmental problems, experts say
As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that’s affecting everything from algae to moose.
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Manchester federal disaster relief center to close Monday and reopen Wednesday in Farmingdale
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened Disaster Recovery Centers across Maine to help residents recover from losses related to the Dec. 18 storm that brought floods and power outages across the state.
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North Acres Snowshoe Bushwhack set for Manchester March 2
Kennebec Land Trust stewardship staff plan to hold an off-trail excursion at the North Acres Wildlife Conservation Area in Manchester at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2. The group will explore the farm fields, surrounding woodlands and along the shores of the Tanning and Bond Brooks. Participants should dress appropriately for an off-trail winter hike in […]
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Kennebec County disaster recovery center opens in Manchester
The disaster recovery center, which is open through March 4, offers help to individuals seeking assistance after a powerful storm brought flooding and power outages to central Maine the week before Christmas.
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Grief support group to start in March in Manchester
MANCHESTER — GriefShare Grief Support Group is set to start at 6 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Hope Baptist Church, 726 Western Ave. On Friday, March 8, there will be a session from 6-8 p.m. focusing on the loss of a spouse. No matter what the circumstances, grief is a painful, confusing process. A GriefShare […]
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Police investigate dozens of thefts from vehicles in Augusta, Hallowell
Gregory Roe, 38, of Vienna was charged recently with multiple counts of burglary and theft, but Augusta police say a rash of vehicle break-ins in recent weeks remains under investigation.
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Kennebec Performing Arts Company rehearsing for May concerts
The Kennebec Performing Arts Company — a jazz band, chorus and wind ensemble — has started rehearsals for the spring season in preparation for the annual Pops Concert Series, set for Friday and Saturday, May 3-4. Following the retirement of longtime director Charles Milazzo, the groups will be led by interim conductors who are all […]
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The 2024 Kenney Awards celebrate the success of businesses in the Kennebec Valley
The event drew around 900 people to the Augusta Civic Center on Friday to celebrate the accomplishments of the members of the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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Manchester man killed after being struck by truck on I-95 in Augusta
Matthew Galletta, 55, was pronounced dead at the scene of what was reported as a pedestrian-motor vehicle crash at 5:20 a.m. Friday.