Recipients include Gage Bernstein, Lillian Hoyt, Ethan Varney, Emily Edgerly, Hailey Walker, Lauren Eastlack and Breanna Mushero.
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Canceled Fourth of July fireworks bring economic hardship in central Maine
Professional pyrotechnics display companies across the nation, including Central Maine Pyrotechnics, are on track to lose the bulk of their revenue this year because of canceled fireworks productions.
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Knotty tree fungus strikes cherry, plum trees in Augusta
City officials plan to remove 14 infected cherry trees at Monument Park, off Memorial Circle.
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Volunteer Maine awards more than $480K to AmeriCorps programs
Grants will aid projects that support Maine communities in areas of youth mentorship, K-12 education support, and poverty outreach, among others.
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Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce to hold golf tournament Sept. 14
The tournament provides scholarships to the Kennebec Leadership Institute.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Bail set at $500,000 for man accused of striking trooper during central Maine chase
Robert Belmain, accused of injuring Trooper Mickael Nunez who tried to stop his fleeing vehicle with a spike strip, made his first court appearance Friday and had his bail set at $500,000.
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Augusta’s Job Corps to offer free career training to those 16 to 24 years old
AUGUSTA — Job Corps is enrolling youth 16-24 years old who are interested in learning career training in areas such as automotive, welding, healthcare, electrical, culinary arts, among others, through free training, according to a news release from Jeff Sneddon, outreach and admission counselor. Virtual and online learning options are available. Those who apply can […]
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Kelly Pillsbury new district chairwoman of Kennebec Valley District, BSA
Benton Scouting volunteer tapped to lead local Scouting district.
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Jorgensen makes Iowa State University dean’s list
AMES, Iowa — Talia Nicole Jorgensen of Augusta has been named to the 2020 spring semester dean’s list at Iowa State University for outstanding academic achievement. Jorgensen, a sophomore, is an athletic training major. Students named to the dean’s list must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale […]
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Maine arts organizations receive nearly $1 million in federal funding
Maine Arts Commission in Augusta awarded $795,000 grant.