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Is Swimming in Maine’s Kennebec River Illegal?
For hundreds of years, one of the greatest resources that Central Maine has is the mighty Kennebec River. It has provided fish for the area's residents, provided ice (prior to the invention of modern refrigeration) and power for the mills of the 19th and 20th centuries, and was the main means of transport for many generations.
Former UMA presidential candidate has been paid over $370K under settlement
AUGUSTA, Maine — The former incoming president of the University of Maine at Augusta who withdrew amid faculty complaints in 2022 is still collecting about $20,000 a month from the state university system. Under terms of a settlement, Michael Laliberte has collected $372,083 from the University of Maine System...
ScheckMate, a Passion & Nostalgia Concert, Coming to Central Maine Library
It's really remarkable when we reflect on all of the incredible community events that find their way to Maine's Capital City. Especially since the renovations and expansion project that was completed at Augusta's Lithgow Library. There are so many different, and oftentimes free, events that happen here in Augusta at Lithgow Library.
Central Maine School to Hold Preschool Registrations For Your Littles
They grow up so fast, don't they? Do you ever watch those heart-stringy TikTok videos that show the progression of some random child growing up while sappy music plays in the background? You don't even know who these people are but you still end up crying anyway. Same. It's amazing...
Did You Know There Used to Be a Toll to Cross This Maine Bridge?
If you live, work, or shop in Augusta, there is a good chance that you occasionally cross the Kennebec River via the Memorial Bridge. As a guy who lives and works in Augusta, I am always crossing that bridge. I use the bridge to get from home to Hannaford, from work to pick up my daughter at school, and to see my friends at Damon’s Beverage. Sometimes, I cross the bridge four or five times a day.
New Togus VA substance use disorder facility breaking ground this week
AUGUSTA, Maine — Togus VA Medical Center is getting a new addition to its substance use disorder treatment options. The campus is building a new residential rehabilitation treatment program for substance use disorder. The new residential treatment facility will offer 12 beds to help veterans access substance use disorder...
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