The city manager’s $73.7 million proposal would hike property taxes 8.1%.
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Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival events begin April 8
Race and social justice is this year’s theme.
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Proposed Inland Fisheries & Wildlife complex in Augusta could clean up polluted site
Gov. Janet Mills requested $39.5 million for the project, which would rejuvenate the former Statler Tissue Co. mill along the Kennebec River.
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Augusta man’s commencement from special court program highlights reduced sentences, opportunity to rebuild lives
A robbery charge against Jesse D. Nichols was dismissed this week after he completed the Co-Occurring Disorders Court program, which seeks to treat criminal defendants with substance abuse problems and help them get back on their feet.
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Clinton man, 19, indicted on manslaughter charge in Benton crash that killed passenger
Julie Clark, 19, of Troy died from injuries suffered in a crash Oct. 31, 2021, in which Stephen B. Richardson III was driving, according to officials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
As household expenses continue to climb, the lines at the Augusta Food Bank grow longer
Families are struggling to put food on the table and turn to local food banks for help, organizers of the local nonprofit say.
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Women educators society to host Gardiner science teacher
The Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International plans to sponsor a teacher workshop by Sharon Gallant, science educator at the Gardiner area schools, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 9, at the Viles House, 71 Stone St., Augusta. Gallant’s presentation, “Let’s Hold ’em and Fold ’em,” is designed to help teachers use book […]
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State to recognize Vietnam veterans’ service at Augusta park
AUGUSTA — Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, the Commissioner of the Department of Veterans and Emergency Management, and Gov. Janet Mills plan to host a public recognition and wreath-laying ceremony to honor the service of Vietnam veterans. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, rain or shine, at Capital Park, 20-45 Capital […]
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Augusta to use pandemic relief funds to offset Civic Center losses
Augusta plans to use at least $600,000 of the $2 million officials expect to receive in American Rescue Plan Act funds to make up for revenue losses.
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Augusta, Winslow credit union offers scholarships
Connected Credit Union plans to award two $1,000 scholarships in 2022. Members of Connected Credit Union who are pursuing post-secondary education or who are enrolled full-time are eligible to apply. In selecting the recipient, Connected Credit Union will consider need, academic achievements, community involvement, and the extracurricular activities of the applicant. The Connected Credit Union […]