The programs created by 28 Thomas students incorporate augmented reality and interactive learning to boost engagement for local teachers while distance learning continues.
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Augusta Civic Center could be $700,000 in the hole by September
Event cancellations due to the coronavirus have halted revenues at the city-owned auditorium and meeting facility.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta delays election, providing more time for signature-collecting
The election planned for June to elect a new Augusta Board of Education member has been moved to July 14 due to coronavirus concerns.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Bigelow Brewing receives grant to help revitalize Skowhegan building
The Powers, who purchased the old Solon Manufacturing building last fall, are working closely with Artifex and will start looking at visuals of what their building is going to look like.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta closing Commercial Street for paving
A few more weeks of work is needed to finish up the downtown project begun last year.
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Birthday in quarantine: Family surprises 93-year-old with parade, new car
With help from Hallowell Police and Fire departments, Gloria Carey and her family celebrated her birthday with a parade Friday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan police looking for suspect in Friday morning hit and run
Officer Tifani Warren responded to the call at 7:41 a.m. Friday morning after a bicyclist was struck by a vehicle that ran a stop sign.
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Waterville city councilor back in U.S. after stranded in Cape Verde Islands
Councilor Flavia Oliveira, D-Ward 2, is quarantined in Rhode Island for two weeks until she can be tested and return to her home in Waterville where her children await.
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Augusta, Gardiner downtown organizations offer fast help to eligible businesses
Gardiner Main Street and Augusta Downtown Alliance collaborated to raise money to help out their downtown businesses struggling to stay afloat under restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Amendments to Hallowell’s emergency management ordinances seek to clarify City Council’s role
Councilor Maureen Aucoin said amendments leave too much decision-making power with the city manager and not enough with the City Council.