Augusta Maine

According to the Kennebec Journal, the city of Augusta, Maine is looking to create a program that closely mirror's Waterville's Operation HOPE, which stands for Heroin Opiate Prevention Effort. As states and municipalities around the country face an ongoing battle with opioids, substance abuse and overdoses, Maine continues to be one of the hardest hit when it comes to substance abuse and overdose

That's it. It's all covered in the story's headline. Thank you for reading. Okay, Okay, I suppose there should be a little explanation as to why there is a circulating article that has to do with 'preowned panties' and Maine Goodwill stores...

We've received word that part of North Belfast Avenue (Route 3) has been shut down from the Weeks Mills Road up to Bolton Hill following an apparent early-morning car accident.

A new urgent care facility is coming to Kennebec County. Following unanimous approval by the Augusta Planning Board, ConvenientMD Urgent Care will begin construction at the Turnpike Mall that borders Western Avenue and Whitten Road in Augusta...

I'll admit that I am usually the last person to realize that something has changed. Even if that change involves a store that is literally right next to where I work closing down. Apparently I have missed this one for quite sometime. Long story short, I ordered a ton of stuff from Amazon for my recording studio update that I'm doing at my house...

According to the Kennebec Journal, both Walmart and Sam's Club in Augusta are beginning to roll out COVID-19 vaccine appointments.

You can almost bet on this happening each and every year here in Maine. Some kind of a winter storm that will batter New England over the course of Groundhog Day.

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H along with the Maine Primitive Skills School and the Sportsman Alliance of Maine are going to be offering a new monthly outdoor education program right here in Augusta.

According to the Augusta Public Works Facebook Page, Augusta's Front Street parking lot will be closed from now (12/25/2020 5:54 PM) until further notice

Today's silver lining comes to us in the form of Laura's famous seafood stew!

As the headline would indicate, my almost three year old did in fact make me well up during our trip to Sam's Club yesterday.

The amazing dancers from Dance Unlimited ME joined together with the wonderful twirlers from Central Maine Twirling Corps. to bring us a little holiday cheer. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, these teams of dancers and twirlers were unable to perform at the Augusta Tree Lighting like they normally would...

Because Santa isn't making too many appearances this year (he has to stay healthy for the big night!), he isn't going to be able to visit with every boy and girl here in Central Maine before Christmas Eve

the city has been forced to cancel the remaining activities, including visits with Santa and the drive-in movies, because of a spike in COVID-19 cases.

part of me is wondering if it's that guy who is always riding up Anthony Ave and stopping for lunch at The Great Wall buffet?

For several years now, those of us who live and work in Augusta have come to know and love the annual celebration of lights and it's one of the most anticipated events of the year.