AUGUSTA — The Maine Arts Commission has opened registration for the 2019-20 Poetry Out Loud program. Poetry Out Loud is a student recitation contest that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition to high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking […]
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Augusta Nature Club to meet Sept. 25
The Augusta Nature Club will hold its first luncheon of the season at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Capital Area Technical Center, 40 Pierce Drive. Danielle D’Auria, of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, will discuss the Great Blue Heron migration. The cost is $7. For reservation, call Heide Munro at 622-7395.
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‘Finding Our Voices’ exhibit at University of Maine at Augusta lifts veil on domestic violence
Patrisha McLean found her voice after leaving an abusive marriage, and she wants to use it to help lift the shame and stigma that’s attached to victims of domestic violence and abuse.
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Augusta Council to consider city’s first ever medical marijuana retail store licenses
City officials believe there are more medical marijuana businesses operating in Augusta than the three that have applied for licenses.
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Domestic Abuse focus of Sept. 16 exhibit
Project started by renowned photojournalist Patrisha McLean.
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Augusta, Waterville area bridge results
Gamers play in Waterville, Hallowell, Fairfield and Augusta.
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Pine Tree Council Walk A Thon set for Sept. 28
AUGUSTA — Pine Tree Council will host a Walk A Thon Saturday, Sept. 28, at Bond Brook Recreation, 21 Bond Brook Road. The Boy Scouts of America event is a 5 mile held near Augusta’s Capital Park and will connect with the rail trail. There will be multiple check points with obstacles and puzzles needing […]
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Daniel Savage’s Company to host 18th Century Muster Day Sept. 28
AUGUSTA — The Daniel Savage’s Company, Reenactors of Fort Western, will host an 18th Century Muster Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Fort Western (1754), 16 Cony St., according to a news release fromFort Western — National Historic Landmark & Living History Museum. After the American Revolution, “Muster Day” was […]
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Mainers invited to dispose of usable pesticides
Program open to homeowners and family owned farms and greenhouses.
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Smithsonian magazine’s annual Museum Day set for Sept. 21 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — The Maine State Museum will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday, Sept. 21, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 15th annual Museum Day, a national celebration of culture and learning. For free admission, visit Smithsonian.com/museumday. On that day, the museum will be open from 10 a.m. to […]