The Augusta Chipotle closed in July after workers sought to form a union, and company officials said they were unable to adequately staff the restaurant.
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Day of Hope for cancer survivors, patients, families
MaineGeneral’s annual, inspirational event returns to in-person at Augusta Civic Center.
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Trench to be dug across Kennebec River in Augusta for new water, sewer lines
Work is underway to replace a pipe that was taken out of service in 2016 after a leak was discovered.
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Maine State Credit Union makes 100 Best Places to Work in Maine list for 10th year in a row
Maine State Credit Union has once again placed on the Best Places to Work in Maine list for mid-size companies. This is the 10th year in a row that Maine State Credit Union employees have voted their employer to this list. They first received recognition as one of Maine’s top employers in 2012. “We are […]
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Jeremy Payne joins Cornerstone government affairs firm
Cornerstone, a leading bipartisan, employee-owned, government relations and public affairs firm with federal and state reach, announced the addition of Jeremy Payne as a principal in the firm’s Augusta office. He brings to the Cornerstone team nearly a decade of policy and government relations work throughout the state. Before joining Cornerstone, Payne served as the […]
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Adult ed association presents Gov. Mills with leadership award
Maine Adult Education Association recognized Gov. Janet Mills Sept. 20 with the Champion of Adult Education Leadership Award, due to her leadership in addressing literacy, career, and other educational needs of adult learners in Maine. Mills proclaimed Sept. 18-24, 2022 as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in Maine to show her support and dedication […]
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Augusta Cub Scout Pack 603 members learn to help others
Cub Scouts from Augusta Pack 603 were at Shaw’s Supermarket in Augusta the weekend of Sept. 17 and 18 collecting money to purchase school supplies for needy students. For each box of supplies that the Scouts purchased at Staples for a needy student, the business donated a second box of school supplies. The boxes contain […]
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Area Scout leaders complete youth protection training
Nine Scouting leaders completed youth protection training Sept. 19 at the American Legion Post on Eastern Avenue in Augusta. As stated in the Boy Scout Handbook, “Child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and unfortunately, it can occur anywhere, even in Scouting. Youth safety is Scouting’s No. 1 concern.” Child abusers are out […]
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Drivers association raises over $40K for camps Sunshine, Postcard
Maine Professional Drivers Association held driver appreciation and convoy for children events Sept. 12 and 18. The association raised more than $40,000 through the event to benefit Camp Sunshine and Camp Postcard. For the drivers appreciation event 459 trucks rolled through during the three hours of serving lunch at the south bound scale house on […]
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Health network to offer range of free workshops during October
The Healthy Living for ME network plans to host free workshops scheduled to start up across the state in October. Topics addressed by the workshops include managing chronic conditions and chronic pain, improving fitness and balance, and managing diabetes. Healthy Living for ME welcomes referrals from healthcare providers. The network’s evidence-based programming can help patients […]