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Free website development courses to be offered online

September 7, 2024August 22, 2024

The class will be offered at no charge to participants and is made possible through Empower by GoDaddy in partnership with New Ventures Maine.

Community, Connections

State launches online tools for community planning

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

AUGUSTA — The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program has released two online tools to help Maine communities plan for the future. The Maine Comprehensive Plan Data Portal and Mapping Services StoryMap offers a one-stop shop for essential data and maps needed to create comprehensive plans. These plans serve as blueprints […]

Local & State, News

Maine Trust for Local News hires new executive editor

by Eric Russell September 3, 2024September 3, 2024

Carolyn Fox will step down as managing editor of the Tampa Bay Times to lead all of the newspapers and websites operated by the Maine Trust.

Schools & Education

With too many applications for housing, this Maine university moves some students to Best Western hotel

by Emily Duggan August 29, 2024August 30, 2024

The University of Maine at Augusta’s enrollment has increased steadily over the years, and the incoming class has 300 students, or 17% more than last year’s entering class, according to officials.

Community

MSBA Bee Fest set for Sept. 8 in Augusta

August 28, 2024August 16, 2024

AUGUSTA — The Maine State Beekeepers Association recently announced that Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming MSBA Bee Fest planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital St. The event is set to include more than 30 beekeeping demonstrations presented by Master […]

Community, Connections

End of Summer Outdoor Skills Day offered in Augusta Aug. 29

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

AUGUSTA — A day of outdoor skill-building is planned from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine Outdoors Center, 2273 North Belfast Ave. Participants can travel from station to station to try new activities and gain some hands-on experience. They can spend time practicing their cast on the […]

Local & State, Maine Crime

State police arrest Hiram man after vehicle pursuit, Augusta standoff

by Emily Duggan August 21, 2024August 22, 2024

Zebbie Thomas, 32, was arrested after a short standoff on Sadies Way in Augusta and transported to the Kennebec County jail.

Local & State, News

Maine DOT: Emergency repair forces closure Monday of one southbound lane of I-95 in Augusta

August 19, 2024August 20, 2024

The repair to a failing bridge joint is expected to close one southbound lane for several hours Monday evening, according to the state Department of Transportation.