Gail Armstrong says in her obituary she has joined the newspapers’ “Stiffs Section” after dying last week from “complications with illness, having a little too much fun earlier in life, and fatigue from dealing with all the humorless and overly sensitive people in this world today.” She was 61.
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As new assistant superintendent for the Augusta schools, Mike Tracy faces a homecoming
Mike Tracy has served as superintendent of RSU 74 since 2017 and on Aug. 1, will become assistant superintendent for the Augusta Public Schools.
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Bangor Savings Bank to host Augusta chamber’s business event
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours is scheduled to be hosted by Bangor Savings Bank from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at 5 Senator Way Building 1 in Augusta. The event is free and open to chamber members and guests. The chamber organizes free monthly networking receptions for members […]
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Kennebec County projects, nonprofits get boost from grants
More than $38,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Kennebec County. The six grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $38,570 recommended by the Kennebec County Committee and a $6,250 grant from a donor-advised fund, according to a news release from the foundation. Grant recipients include: […]
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Foundation awards grants in Franklin, Somerset counties
More than $78,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants aim to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. The 11 grants through MaineCF’s Community Building Grant Program include $77,630 recommended by the Western Mountains Committee and two additional grants totaling $20,000 from people with donor-advised funds, according to a news release from […]
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Augusta Chipotle closes, workers say company is practicing ‘union-busting 101’
Company officials said they have been unable to adequately staff the Marketplace at Augusta restaurant.
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Augusta coffee shop inquiry for Cony Circle prompts temporary ban due to traffic, safety concerns
Augusta city councilors have enacted an emergency moratorium on any new businesses that would increase traffic volume at the city’s two circles over safety concerns at intersections that already lead the state with most annual crashes.
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Augusta library seeks donations for August book sale
AUGUSTA — The Friends of Lithgow Library seeks gently used books, audios, CDs and DVDs for a book sale planned from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, and from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday Aug. 20, at the 45 Winthrop St. library. The sale is […]
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Hallowell group to offer garden tours July 23
The Hallowell Initiatives Committee for Historic Preservation is sponsoring garden tours of outstanding gardens in Hallowell and Augusta. The tours are planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Tickets cost $20 each. All proceeds go to the committee’s fund for historic preservation, according to a news release from the group. Garden tour […]
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Kenney Awards return to live event on the Kennebec River
Realtor Johnny Swan was named 2022 Cynergy Professional, and Elliott Office Products won the chamber’s 2022 President’s Circle Award during the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce event Friday at Mill Park in Augusta.