Here’s what 10 prominent legislators had to say about their time in office and their future plans.
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Maine’s shelters are in crisis as homelessness surges
With the state’s homeless shelters struggling, legislators have what might be their final opportunity Friday to prevent some shelters from closing for good.
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Veterans support events set for Augusta, Lewiston, Portland, Rumford
The VA2K Walk & Roll is set to be held at locations in Augusta, Portland, Lewiston and Rumford on Wednesday and Thursday, May 15 and 16. The event is geared toward encouraging healthy living and supporting homeless veterans. The Togus VA2K Walk & Roll will be held at the Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA […]
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UMaine Augusta displays senior thesis exhibition
AUGUSTA — The graduating art students of the University of Maine at Augusta will exhibit their senior thesis artwork in the Charles Danforth Gallery on UMA’s Augusta campus in an exhibition titled Trust the Process. The exhibition, which includes the work of seven artists, is set to open at noon Saturday, May 4, with a […]
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Fingers crossed, Waterville and Augusta will avoid impact of browntail moth this year
The two cities have worked aggressively the last few years to mitigate browntail moth from public properties including parks, recreation fields, walking trails and other places people congregate.
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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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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 School of Science and Mathematics students place at state meet
Students from Hallowell, Newcastle, Rome and Topsham.
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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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State math meet promotes academic excellence for high school students
AUGUSTA — The 45th annual Maine State Math Meet, held in the Augusta Civic Center on April 2, was the culmination of a year of academic competition. Schools are divided into four divisions based on student population. Awards are given to the top-scoring students in each high school grade level and school awards are given […]