AUGUSTA — In recognition of National Vietnam War Veteran Day, the Travis Mills Foundation plans to hold a breakfast for Vietnam era veterans at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at the Augusta Armory, 179 Western Ave. “While the foundation’s main mission is to serve post-9/11 veterans, I’m an ardent supporter of Vietnam era veterans and […]
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Augusta CrossFit shop to host chamber’s Business After Hours
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Business After Hours is scheduled to be hosted by The Shop CrossFit from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at its gym at 56 Western Ave., Suite 4. The event is free and open to chamber members and guests. Beth and Shawn Cyr started the […]
Augusta Elks gift $5K to Colonial Theater project
The Augusta Elks presented a $5,000 check Feb. 1 to the Colonial Theatre project. Funds donated were raised by the Augusta Elks First Festival of Trees in December, according to a news release from the Elks. In attendance were Colonial Theatre Director Kathi Wahl, board member Richard Parkhurst, Elks Exalted Ruler Tim Rodrigue, First Lady […]
Augusta residents on private roads seek city trash pickup
An association of property owners says city requirement for public easement to collect rubbish is onerous.
Kennebec County not notified before controversial statue abruptly removed from courthouse grounds
County officials say they were unaware the statue of Melville W. Fuller was to be removed Sunday from the lawn in front of the Kennebec County Courthouse, two months ahead of a deadline imposed by county commissioners.
Massachusetts institute names local dean’s list students
WORCESTER, Mass. — Four local students have been named to the 2021 fall dean’s list at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. They are Hope Hutchinson of Greene, class of 2023, a biology and biotechnology major; Rowan Labaugh of Augusta, class of 2022, a mechanical engineering degree; Jacob Mills of Augusta, class of 2023, a biomedical engineering degree; […]
Augusta-based tech center names professionals of month
AUGUSTA — Capital Area Technical Center has announced its January professionals of the month. Maleah Manson of Gardiner, a junior at Gardiner Area High School, is enrolled in the center’s Certified Nursing Assistant program. She has enjoyed learning in the lab, and then applying those skills she learned in her clinical experiences, according to a […]
Central Maine florists say planning key to meeting Valentine’s Day demand
Inflation and supply chain issues have caused price hikes, delays and shortages nationally, but those who run flower shops in the area say they have been able to fill orders at their busiest holiday of the year.
Feeling put out by potholes? You’re not alone
Public works directors in central Maine say the problem with potholes isn’t any worse these days than in past years, just don’t tell that to drivers shelling out hundreds of dollars for repairs.
Augusta officers will start carrying stun guns following policing discussion with council
The Augusta Police Department to require officers to carry stun guns and is looking fill a mental health worker position that’s been vacant since December.