Teens from eight Maine outing clubs learned about shelter building, hypothermia awareness, animal tracking, more.
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Cause undetermined in Malta Street fire that displaced 30 people in Augusta
Supervisor Ken Grimes of the Office of State Fire Marshal said investigators are unable to safely investigate the building because it could collapse.
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MaineGeneral Health scholarships available
AUGUSTA — MaineGeneral Health has announced that applications are being accepted for its 2020 Health Scholarship Program. Scholarships support the education of health care professionals in the Kennebec Valley and are available to individuals pursuing degrees in a variety of health-related disciplines, according to a news release from Joy McKenna, director, marketing and communications at […]
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Fire displaces 30 people, injures 5 at Augusta 12-unit apartment building
Augusta fire Chief Roger Audette said five people were injured during the early Saturday morning fire at 36 Malta St.
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Maine Catholic youth raise over $15,000 during ‘Souper’ Bowl of Caring
PORTLAND — Young Catholics from around Maine raised more than $15,000 and collected thousands of food items during a successful “Souper” Bowl of Caring. The event, held on Feb. 1-2, saw the young people gathering donations at several Maine parishes with 100% of the proceeds going to local charities that help tackle hunger in the […]
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Bill to add liquefied propane to Dig Safe law gets initial approval
The Maine House and Senate must each take one more vote, possibly next week.
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Augusta mental health worker indicted on charges of gross sexual assault of client
Wayne O. Draper, 55, allegedly abused a mentally ill client during a period of four years; once the allegations were reported, he was terminated by Motivational Services.
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Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
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2020 Maryann Harman Awards announced
Women from Bangor, Old Town and Wiscasset to be recognized March 25 in Orono.
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Helen Thompson School fifth-graders start project to save animals
West Gardiner 10-year-olds Kendyl Heyer, Lila Anderson and Isabella Johnson, with help from parents and students and school staff, collect necessities to donate to Kennebec Valley Humane Society.