Licensed clinical social workers have been providing training to help with school-related stress.
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Amy Calder: Adieu, beloved loons
It’s tough, saying ‘good-bye’ to loons when camp season ends, columnist Amy Calder writes.
Central Maine Veterans Memorial Park in Winslow looking for help
The daughters of one of the original founders of the park are finding that the money set up in trust for the upkeep of the park is dwindling and time is taking its toll.
Belgrade to hold public hearing on 180-day moratorium on development permits
Recent approval of solar farm triggers response from town to propose moratorium on development permits until ordinances are updated.
Solar farm on 42 acres touted as ‘benefiting Mainers’ approved off Augusta’s Civic Center Drive
A 2.5-megawatt, approximately 8,000-panel, solar farm would provide electricity to an unnamed Maine business, officials said.
Manchester woman wins Mrs. Maine crown, plans to promote substance abuse recovery
Meghan Gray, 34, won the pageant Sunday, earning her place in the Mrs. America pageant later this year in Las Vegas.
Benton Falls Church serves takeout bean suppers, continues restoration efforts
Since 2015, the Benton Falls Congregational Church has been working to restore the original 1826 structure.
Gardiner officials to debate temporary ban on cannabis business licenses
The City Council is considering a moratorium to pause new applications for licenses while the Ordinance Review Committee considers whether regulations Gardiner enacted earlier this year need revising.
Mt. Vernon man’s unique Thai longtail boat draws attention in Echo Lake
Rich French, who fell in love with Thailand while working in China, said it cost a total of $15,000 to commission and ship a 30-foot Thai longtail boat to central Maine.
After delayed start, school year gets underway for Augusta’s elementary students
Last week, the Augusta school board gave educators at the elementary schools two extra days to prepare for the start of the year, and by the end of this week all students receiving in-person instruction will have come to school.