The storm brought anywhere from 4-9 inches to the region, signaling a shift toward more seasonable weather after mild and rainy conditions marked much of the past several weeks.
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Augusta councilors reject revised plan for storage business at former Kmart site
The would-be developer proposed to purchase much of the run-down shopping center around the old Kmart and invest $9 million in renovations, including new greenspace, but city councilors said the plans wouldn’t fit in with the neighborhood.
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Augusta-based Holocaust center to host talk with Swami Gupta Jan. 27
Outdoor pranayama practices will be held at 7:30 a.m. daily at Stevens Commons in Hallowell.
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Augusta councilors prioritize need to improve housing, Augusta Civic Center
Councilors agree the city should work to help create more, and better, housing options at all levels.
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Kennebec Valley Scouting district names 2023 officers
The Kennebec Valley District of the Scouting program selected a slate of officers for 2023 at its annual meeting Jan. 4. Chuck Mahaleris of Augusta was elected district chairman, joining District Commissioner Eric Handley of Sidney and District Executive Michael Perry of Jay as the Key Three for the Scouting District. Joseph Poulin of Oakland […]
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Program to offer free federal, state income tax preparation
The AARP Tax-Aide program provides free federal and state income tax preparation and electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals. Returns are prepared by IRS-certified volunteers. The program is funded by the AARP Foundation, a tax-exempt charitable organization, and the IRS, according to a news release from Christine Stenberg, district coordinator. Counselors will help individuals […]
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Augusta’s 1st Amendment Museum names new board leadership
Gene Policinski will succeed museum co-founder Genie Gannett as board president.
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Goos Family Studio expands UMaine’s ceramics curriculum
The university has received a gift from Sam and Charlotte Goos of Alton, New Hampshire; Sam hails from the Augusta area.
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Big Apple on Stone Street robbed early Saturday
Augusta police say they are searching for the unidentified man dressed in dark clothes who showed a gun and demanded cash and merchandise before fleeing early Saturday.
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UScellular names retail area sales manager for Central, Northern New England
Local stores located in Farmington, Waterville, Augusta.