BANGOR — Four local students have been named to the dean’s list by Husson University Online. Olivia Brooke Roy of Augusta is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in psychology program. Reilley Paige Fleck of Oakland is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in psychology program. Lukas Knight of Waterville is enrolled in the Bachelor […]
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‘Stuff the Tent’ helps prepare homeless people for the closure of the warming center
Organizers of Saturday’s event at South Parish Congregational Church collected money and items to pass along to those who are without housing in Augusta.
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SNAPSHOT: Augusta woman donates handmade quilt to Norway cancer center
Teta Sprague of Augusta recently met with Diane Madden, executive director of the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine in Norway, to donate more of her handmade quilts that will be given to individuals facing cancer. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Marriage preparation retreats set for Augusta, Brunswick April 28, 29
Retreats in Brunswick and Augusta in late April aim to help men and women planning Catholic weddings. The retreats can help them develop fuller understandings of their upcoming unions and how they mirror the mutual commitment between God and his people, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of […]
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Augusta City Councilors express interest in allowing recreational marijuana sales
The city has allowed the sale of medical marijuana since 2019.
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Turkey hunting workshop sessions open in Augusta, Auburn
A hands-on introduction to turkey hunting workshops are planned at various locations. With spring wild turkey hunting season just around the corner, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is offering two levels of instruction: Session I will cover: Turkey habits and habitats; turkey hunting tactics — camouflage, calling, decoys, roosting; Maine turkey hunting laws […]
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Potluck fundraiser for Syria, Turkey set for April 23 in Augusta
Proceeds benefit Earthquake Relief in Syria and Turkey.
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Homeschoolers convention set for April 22 in Augusta
AUGUSTA — Homeschoolers of Maine 2023 Convention: Families Helping Families — Together With HOME is set for 8 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Augusta Armory at 179 Western Ave. The convention will feature keynote speaker Peggy Ployhar. To register, visit homeschoolersofmaine.org. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Investigators unable to determine cause of fire at Monmouth commercial apple orchard
The fire began in the south end of the garage and workshop of Cooper Farms Holdings facility that was destroyed, but the damage is too extensive to determine the fire’s cause.
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Fire destroys building at Monmouth commercial apple operation
Official: The fire had been burning for at least two hours Saturday night before it was seen and reported by passersby. The cause is under investigation.