Bond proposal also needs approval from voters for $2,055,000 in capital improvement funds.
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Maranacook students express their excitement as 98 graduate
The graduation took place at the Augusta Civic Center on Tuesday.
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Some events returning but pandemic still taking toll on Augusta Civic Center
The delta variant of the coronavirus came along just as bookings were picking up at the city-owned conference center and auditorium.
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JMG celebrates 25 years of serving students
AUGUSTA — Jobs for Maine’s Graduates celebrated its 25th anniversary at a gala at the Augusta Civic Center on Sept. 28. Hundreds of guests, including Maine business, community and government leaders, paid tribute to the 50,000 students JMG has served over 25 years. The event was hosted by Gov. Paul LePage, U.S. Sen. Angus King, John […]
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Maine AG orders vape tent closed at medical marijuana trade show
AUGUSTA — The state forced the closure of an outdoor vape tent for patients at a popular medical marijuana trade show this weekend, abruptly ending a seven-year practice embraced by both patients and vendors. The tobacco enforcement coordinator of the Maine Attorney General’s Office cited state anti-smoking and marijuana laws in its May 26 warning […]
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Motorsports Expo set to kick off in Augusta
With the recent extended period of arctic cold still fresh on the mind here in central Maine, race fans are starting to dream about the 2018 short track season and hoping to bask in some warm spring sun. They’ll all have an opportunity to gather this coming weekend in the state capitol, as the 30th […]
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Motorsports Expo set for 29th annual gathering
AUGUSTA — At a time when many are suffering through the snow and cold winds of winter, race fans in central and western Maine are getting ready for a little taste of summer. They’ll get a visual preview of the 2017 season starting Friday evening, as doors swing open for the 29th annual Northeast Motorsports Expo […]
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BIW to start early negotiations with union
BATH (AP) — With labor tensions high and criticism over constructions delays, Bath Iron Works is getting off to an early start on negotiating a new contract with the largest union at the shipyard. The Navy shipbuilder told Machinists Union Local S6 that it wants to negotiate contract changes by year’s end, instead of waiting […]
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Maine Sportsman’s Show draws huge crowds on Saturday
AUGUSTA — Walking into the Maine Sportsman’s Show on Saturday morning was akin to a trip to the candy store as a child. There was so much to marvel at, hold, watch and interact with that it brought out the youth in many adults. The fact that the temperature was hitting 50 degrees outside the […]