Randal Maurice Jelks, professor, documentary producer and award-winning author, is scheduled Tuesday to discuss his book, “Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America,” as part of the First Amendment Museum’s speaker series.
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Augusta Teen Center to move into donated downtown building
Officials say facility at 244 Water St. to offer more room to expand services, help more teens and build community connections.
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Survey: Waterville residents report severe browntail moth infestations
City Councilor Thomas Klepach, D-Ward 3, updates other councilors recently on efforts to identify where infestations are occurring in spring and summer and help residents mitigate problem.
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As Hatch Hill landfill fills up, Augusta looking at options that could leave surrounding users out
Some city councilors want the city to consider keeping its landfill to itself, or at least reduce the amount of regional waste taken in there, which would extend its lifespan but increase cost to taxpayers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Central Maine communities consider different options for sharing code enforcement duties
A shortage of qualified code enforcement officers across the state has prompted the Kennebec Valley Council of Governments to find both short- and long-term solutions to keep projects moving.
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Director of Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce resigns
The Regional Chamber distributed an email Monday announcing the departure of Jason Gayne, who had served as executive director since 2016.
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Gardiner-area school board votes to approve $250 gift cards for district employees
The Maine School Administrative District 11 board approved a memorandum of understanding for all district employees that also provides 15 days of COVID-19-related sick days and a half-day for employees on specific early release days.
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Former Olympian returns to Maine for 10th Pond Hockey Classic in Sidney
Maine native Marc Pelchat participated in the 1998 and 2002 Olympics, and returned to his home state for this weekend’s 10th annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic.
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Man arrested in Mercer on 17 outstanding warrants
Michael Allan McGregor, 28, was arrested Thursday after authorities say he attempted to elude a state trooper.
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School officials review early design plans for new Skowhegan elementary school
The school will be built on the property where the Margaret Chase Smith School now sits, replacing North Elementary School and consolidating some grades in the district.