The competition was part of the 42nd annual State of Maine Sportsman’s Show held this weekend at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival set for April 27
AUGUSTA — The 22nd annual Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival, a celebration of emerging and established poets and poetry, is set for Saturday, April 27, at the University of Maine at Augusta. It will be held both in Jewett Hall at 46 University Drive, and online. This year’s keynote speaker is Brian Turner, a poet, musician, […]
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Togus Pond to receive dayslong chemical treatment in battle against algae
The aluminum sulfate treatment aims to protect the pond for years to come, as organizers hope the effort becomes ‘a shining example of how to restore a lake in Maine.’
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Update: No injuries reported after early morning fire destroys 15 units at Augusta’s Senator Inn
A passerby reported the fire around 12:29 a.m. Friday, as the back of the hotel was engulfed in flames.
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Maine Arts Academy to present ‘The Servant of Two Masters’
AUGUSTA — Maine Arts Academy is set to serve up the comedy “The Servant of Two Masters” Friday through Sunday, May 3-5, at 310 Cony Road. Chaos ensues when the crafty servant Truffaldino creates a crazy scheme to double his wages by serving two masters at the same time — without them knowing. Add two […]
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Maine School of Science and Mathematics students place at state meet
Students from Hallowell, Newcastle, Rome and Topsham.
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Killer who says he channels spirits seeks discharge from state custody
State mental health officials oppose the petition of Enoch Petrucelly, 38, who fatally stabbed his brother in 2008 on North Haven Island in Knox County.
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Indian saint to speak about consciousness, mindfulness, spirituality
AUGUSTA — Indian saint Swami Gupta plans to return to Maine April 23-28 and speak on consciousness, spirituality and mental health. Events are set for 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, and 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, both at The Michael Klahr Center on 46 University Drive. Attendees can ask questions about life, death, spirituality and […]
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Some central Maine golf courses struggling to open after spring storm damage
Some courses opened in March, but others like the Augusta Country Club are still waiting for opening day.
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School budget challenges this year are a ‘perfect storm,’ as taxpayers see costs increase
As COVID-era relief funds expire, and costs on everything increase, schools are facing tough choices.