At a protest in the shadow of the State House, participants speak against racial injustice and advocate for widespread police reforms.
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Maine Smart Growth Awards nominations sought
Nomination deadline is Tuesday, June 30.
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Black Lives Matter protest being organized for Sunday in Augusta
Protest organizers say they do not want the protesters to be seen as rioters during the event planned for the streets near the State House.
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Fort Western Living History Museum to reopen for the season June 6
AUGUSTA — Fort Western, the 1754 National Landmark Fort, Store, and House on the Kennebec River at 16 Cony St., will re-open for the 2020 season on Saturday, June 6. Because of COVID-19, its days of operation are reduced and listed below. For June, admission to the fort is free, and the gift shop will […]
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Kristina Shean named CATC’s June Student of Month
Kristina Shean has been named Capital Area Technical Center’s June Student of the Month, according to a news release from Stephanie Turgeon, Student Services coordinator at the Augusta technical center. Shean of Pittston is a senior from Gardiner Area High School enrolled for the second year in the Early Childhood Education program. She has loved […]
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Cony High School lists class of 2020 graduates
Cony High School in Augusta has announced its class of 2020, according to a news release from Bonnie L. Cloutier, guidance secretary at the school. Alimira Abdullah, Zina Ahmad, Nada Al Hoshan, Mohammad Al Jendi, Peter Allen, Hadeel Alsaleh, Abdulmajeed Al-Tameemi, Dakota Andow, Marian Arthur, Ashleigh Audet, Alexander Audette, David Barley, Sebastian Barron, Federico Barzasi, […]
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Maine Veterans’ Homes Augusta staff recognize Memorial Day for residents
Memorial Day at Maine Veterans’ Homes Augusta looked much different this year in the absence of its usual display — parades, visits from veteran service organizations and speeches by local dignitaries. Staff at the home, however, stepped in to ensure it was a meaningful day of recognition for those men and women who died in […]
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Central Maine gym owners chafe at restrictions, await reopening decision
With their focus on health and safety, gym and fitness facility owners say they are frustrated with delays in reopening their businesses
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Augusta’s Cony High School plans three-day graduation amid pandemic
Cony’s graduation will include students being awarded their diplomas in-person at the school as their families look on.
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Augusta Job Corps enrolling youth interested in learning career training
Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 year 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 Admissions counselor. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and driver’s license at […]