No members of the public commented at a virtual public hearing on the city and school budget, but will have another chance, in person, next week.
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Nominations sought for Governor’s Awards for Service and Volunteerism
Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. Tuesday, June. 30.
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Cony High School announces Girls and Boys State delegates for 2020
AUGUSTA — Cony High School recently announced the following students were named its 2020 Girls and Boys State delegates, according to a news release from Bonnie L. Cloutier, guidance secretary. GIRLS STATE: Mandy Cooper is the daughter of Michelle and Kirk Cooper of Augusta. She is a member of the Olympia Snowe Woman’s Leadership Institute, […]
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Augusta City Center to reopen to public June 1
Masks and social distancing requirements are part of the city’s reopening plan, which outlines when other parts of Augusta’s municipal operations will resume services.
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More changes shape summer season in downtown Augusta
Outdoor dining, a new gallery and new apartments now under construction mark the latest chapter in downtown Augusta’s revival.
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Augusta home for women veterans hires director, still wants residents to leave
Officials of the Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope transitional home for homeless and in-need women veterans say the hiring of Colleen Madigan will help them reorganize and make improvements, but still plan to empty the house of its current four residents who don’t want to leave.
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Anne Guadalupi awarded Augustine Scholarship
WORCESTER, Mass. — Anne Guadalupi, a junior, of Augusta, received an Augustine Scholarship, which is awarded to rising junior and senior students, who through their academic achievement, leadership, community service and good character, best embody the Assumption College mission. Guadalupi was one of 80 students honored who have been recognized with departmental honors, special awards, […]
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Central Maine restaurants report varied business during first week open
Some Augusta and Gardiner restaurant owners are happy with their level of patrons, while one Hallowell business is wondering where diners are.
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With Memorial Day events canceled, Central Maine volunteers honor veterans with flags on their graves
Despite numerous Memorial Day events being canceled, a number of volunteers worked to mark the graves of veterans around central Maine.
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Peter Alfond Foundation donates $48 million to MaineGeneral Health, Alfond Center
Health and wellness activities at both MaineGeneral and the Alfond Youth Center in Waterville will benefit from the funds.