The Maine Chapter of the American Culinary Federation donation will be used for culinary arts student scholarships.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Scooter-riding rappers seek to dispel Augusta negativity in music video
Ben Bowman, also known as Ben, the Maker, made the video in hopes it would help people get past both the negative stereotypes some may have of hip hop music and any negative views toward the city of Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Erskine Hall in Hallowell opens for UMA residential students
The university is welcoming students to the newly renovated Erskine Hall at Stevens Commons after an 11-month renovation that cost almost $4 million.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Feds say Maine will receive money to fund added jobless benefits
The funding, being provided by the Federal Emergency Management Association, will allow Maine to provide $300 per week on top of a worker’s unemployment benefit, FEMA said Tuesday.
Posted inSports
Video: Swimming in endless pool in Augusta
The endless pool at the Swim Locker in Augusta.
Posted inCommunity
Glenn Adams to give Kennebec Historical Society’s July 22 Facebook live ‘Stories of the State House’ presentation
Former State House reporter Glenn Adams will share stories and history of the state’s capitol at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, as part of the Kennebec Historical Society’s July Facebook live presentation, “Stories of the State House.” He’ll talk about recent governors as well as figures who’ve loomed large in Maine and the nation’s history […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine State Police trooper struck by speeding sports car in China
Trooper Mickael Nunez remained in an Augusta hospital Sunday night after suffering a severely broken leg, state police say.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
Maine restaurant group says industry will collapse if reopening restrictions aren’t relaxed
A group representing restaurant owners and workers sends a letter to Gov. Janet Mills seeking relief from her phased-in reopening plan and asking for input in making changes to it.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Governor’s order will require everyone to wear face masks in public places, starting Friday
The new executive order means that people will have to wear face coverings in places including grocery stores, pharmacies, playgrounds and congested parking lots, and on public transportation.