Dozens of people stopped by for the Thanksgiving dinner put on by the Scottish Rite Masons of Augusta Valley at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley on Thursday, and nearly 70 meals were delivered as the holiday tradition returns after a two-year hiatus.
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Winter holiday celebrations debut Friday in central Maine
Starting Friday, central Maine’s winter holiday season gets underway, bringing lights, parades, gingerbread and Santa.
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Belgrade camp hosts Lego Pinewood Derby
More than 60 Cubs and Scouts, some from as far away as Buxton, West Paris and Bath, rolled into Belgrade’s Camp Bomazeen Nov. 12 for the second annual Lego Pinewood Derby. Isa Russell of Lewiston Troop 2019 won Best in Show with her Phoenix Lego Derby Car. She is a Life Scout from Randolph and […]
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Meet our 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For in 2022
Every year, we ask you to tell us about people in your community who go out of their way to give of themselves for the benefit of others. This year’s 10 Mainers To Be Thankful For includes a volunteer from Augusta and an artist who creates public art from Solon. Here are their stories.
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First-ever Blessings Dinner in Augusta aims to celebrate food, cultures from around the world
The Thanksgiving meal was hosted by the Augusta Adult and Community Education for students enrolled in the English Language Learner program.
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Chipotle denies union-busting in Augusta in answer to federal labor board complaint
The company told the National Labor Relations Board it closed the Augusta restaurant because it was failing, not to prevent a union from forming.
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From free meals to fun runs, our 2022 roundup of central Maine Thanksgiving events
Events are scheduled this week across Kennebec and Somerset counties.
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Maine health care nonprofit receives $9 million windfall from billionaire MacKenzie Scott
The Maine Health Access Foundation was the only Maine recipient in the latest round of gifts from the philanthropist, who is giving away much of her fortune.
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Gardiner Area High School student funnels fear into action
Shawn Jiminez, a senior, organized a peaceful protest against gun violence in response to what he says is a lack of urgency and education surrounding gun violence and safety in public schools.
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Marshall Communication promotes Kat Child
AUGUSTA — Kat Child has been promoted to senior account executive/digital marketing specialist, according to a news release from Charlene Williams, president, Marshall Communications. Child joined the public relations firm in 2020 as an account coordinator and became a vital part of the team, quickly earning her first promotion to account executive. Nancy Marshall, CEO […]