A large crowd gathered Friday in Augusta for Disability Pride Maine, which had not been held since 2019 because of the pandemic.
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Women’s barbershop chorus performs for veterans, plans summer events
Maine-ly Harmony women’s barbershop chorus performed for veterans June 29 at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. The chorus members look forward to resuming their performance schedule as the year progresses, according to a news release from the chorus. Performances include the chorus’ annual yard sale, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and […]
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Augusta-based YMCA, chamber seek volunteers for Ironman event
The Kennebec Valley YMCA and Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce have partnered with Ironman to find hundreds of volunteers for the Ironman 70.3 Maine 2022 event, set for Sunday, July 31 in Augusta. Volunteers are needed Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 29, 30 and 31. Ironman is a world-renowned lifestyle brand and the ultimate endurance […]
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Accused of drunken driving, Hallowell Public Works foreman expected back at work next week
Christopher Buck, 53, who reportedly had a blood alcohol content of .26 when arrested Sunday, is expected to return to work next week and be able to drive city vehicles, if his driver’s license is still active.
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Proposed Gardiner sewer rate increase wins early support
Proposed 4% increase expected to raise about $52,000 during this fiscal year, which would help pay higher costs during the fiscal year that started a week ago and allow the Wastewater Department to begin saving toward the next phase of its system upgrades.
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Augusta-based agency to host Disability Pride Day July 8
AUGUSTA — After a three-year break, Disability Rights Maine plans to hold Disability Pride Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 8, at The Pavilion at Mill Park, Water Street. The event will be held rain or shine, according to a news release from the protection and advocacy agency. The day will include […]
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Augusta chamber to host Women’s Network luncheon July 13
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce plans to host a Women’s Network luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at the Augusta Civic Center at 76 Community Drive, with a presentation on Empowering Women to Live Their Best Lives with Positive Intelligence by Christa Johnson from Snow Pond Center for […]
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Augusta-based nonprofit theater group receives national grant
The Marti Stevens Interactive Improvisational Theater has received one of 260 AARP Community Challenge grants for 2022, and one of 11 to Maine organizations. The social justice theater group has been providing performances nation-wide and across Maine for close to 40 years and was chosen from thousands of U.S. community organizations for the AARP grant […]
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Augusta agency to offer virtual Savvy Caregiver class
AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations plans to offer a Savvy Caregiver class via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 19 to Aug. 23. The nonprofit area agency on aging is aware that caregivers or care partners of someone with Alzheimer’s face challenges when it comes to attending events. For this reason, Spectrum Generations will offer the […]
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Augusta’s Fourth of July celebrations draw hundreds to capital city
Monday’s events marked both the founding of the United States of America and the 100th anniversary of the opening Old Fort Western as a museum.