AUGUSTA — Galen Cheney’s exhibit of 11 abstract paintings in the Charles Danforth Gallery at the University of Maine at Augusta started Nov. 10. Chesney, a painter based in North Adams, Massachusetts, is a Mount Holyoke College graduate who earned her Master of Fine Arts degree at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her process-driven […]
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Natural Resources Council of Maine seeks intervenor status in Avangrid lawsuit against state
Six Yes on 1 supporters also are part of the effort that NRCM says is ‘aimed directly at protecting the will of Maine voters.’
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Augusta to celebrate Veterans Day
Augusta is scheduled on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, to hear the bells of its churches tolling at 11 a.m., 11 times as they honor all those who served. The theme for Veterans Day 2021 is “Honoring All Who Served.” All veterans make a sacrifice to serve their country, whether physically, emotionally, or by being away […]
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Chamber to host Women’s Network luncheon Nov. 10
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, Nov. 10, at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. Amy Marston of Central Maine Power is to present “Setbacks and Springboards, A Journey Through Leadership.” Tickets for the event are $30 for […]
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SNAPSHOT: Augusta Cub Scout Pack learns about visually-impaired challenges
Webelo Willow Mudie listens attentively recently as Webelo Tristan Morton traces the room on the tactile map while they prepare for guidance from Alicia Stevens, a certified orientation and mobility specialist from the Maine Department of Labor’s Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Special goggles, hands-on demonstrations and sensory challenges give the Scouts an […]
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For central Maine entertainment venues, the show must go on … with precautions
While concert halls and theaters are ready to welcome back both performers and audiences, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a challenge.
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Augusta library to offer Chinese calligraphy class
AUGUSTA — Lithgow Library is scheduled to host a beginner class in Chinese calligraphy at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, via Zoom. Artist Jojo Liu will guide participants in how to hold a brush and write basic strokes. To register for the free event, call the library’s adult reference desk. Space is limited. All materials and […]
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School districts in central Maine hustle to bring COVID-19 vaccine to their youngest students
Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for the vaccine and some school districts in the region will host clinics as soon as next week.
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CDC investigates second outbreak at Augusta rehab facility
Sixteen cases have been reported among the facility’s residents, and 11 cases have been reported among staff, Robert Long, spokesman for the CDC, said.
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State proposal for solar project at Augusta State Airport draws concern over ‘terrible’ impact on woods
City officials are concerned power lines to site would ruin the pristine woods of the Bond Brook Recreation Area, where there are no power lines now.