New Ventures Maine plans to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Keep My Customers at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. The class will cover: Offering exceptional sales and service experiences; and protecting your website: Learn how to protect your customers and your brand. Tools and guidance will be provided […]
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Augusta arboretum to host chamber’s Business After Hours June 22
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours is scheduled to be hosted by Viles Arboretum from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, at 153 Hospital St. The event is free and open to chamber members and guests. The chamber organizes free monthly networking receptions for members by pairing with […]
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Winthrop soldier recognized for designing national leader’s logo
AUGUSTA — Sgt. 1st Class Alyson Pelletier received an award June 4 for her brand design for the office of the National Guard Bureau senior enlisted advisor. Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, senior advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, presented the award at a Camp Chamberlain ceremony. Pelletier’s design was chosen from […]
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James Orr wins Republican nomination for Augusta House seat
Orr received 332 votes while his opponent, Michael Michaud, received 197, according to unofficial results on Tuesday night.
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Maine State Police announce organizational changes
The most significant change will be creating a midnight or overnight shift for troopers in most parts of Maine rather than relying on on-call personnel.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine child recovering from hepatitis with unknown cause
It is rare for the cause to be unknown, although similar cases have recently been reported in other states and countries.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Controversial proposal for large self-storage business at Kmart site in Augusta revised
City councilors who criticized the appearance of the initial proposal expressed support for a new, office-like building in place of standalone units with garage-style doors in the former Kmart parking lot on Western Ave.
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UMaine Augusta campus food pantry receives $1K donation
The University of Maine at Augusta Community Cupboard campus food pantry recently received a $1,000 donation from the University Credit Union. With the support of its credit union members from across the state, $35,461 was raised in 2021 for the Campaign for Ending Hunger, which provides critical supplemental funding for local food assistance programs that […]
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Augusta tech center recognizes May students of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its May students of the month. Wyatt French of China is a senior from Erskine Academy in South China enrolled for the second year in the Auto Body program. He has enjoyed learning in the classroom and then being able to go directly into the shop and […]
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, News, Politics
Maine primary elections to be held today. Here’s a preview of the biggest races.
Primaries to elect a Republican candidate for the 2nd Congressional District and a Democrat to represent the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office appear to be the highest-profile races facing voters.