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1. USDA to launch customer support centers across Maine (wagmtv.com) — Residents in Augusta will soon have easier in-person access to USDA Rural Development help at the Kennebec County Office on North Belfast Avenue, staffed the second Tuesday of each month. The new customer support centers across Maine aim to simplify getting assistance with homeownership, business development, and other rural programs starting September 8.
2. Monks Tie for Fourth at UMPI Invitational (gomonks.com) — The University of Maine at Augusta men's golf team captured the team title at the UMPI Invitational with a solid 309, edging the host Presque Isle squad by four strokes. For Augusta-area sports fans, it's a strong early-season statement against regional rivals and a promising sign for upcoming tournaments.
3. Portland's property tax rate climbs slightly but is still lower than other Maine cities (mainebiz.biz subscription) — Augusta homeowners can note that the city's property tax rate has dropped dramatically to $14.23 per $1,000 after a revaluation, even as Portland's rate edges up. The article compares rates across Maine and explains how budgets and revaluations shape local tax bills due this fall.
4. Windham instructor a finalist for Maine State Teacher of the Year (pressherald.com) — A Windham High School teacher is one of four finalists for Maine State Teacher of the Year, alongside educators from Lewiston, Augusta, and Bethel. Augusta is represented by Gretchen Livingston, a Spanish teacher at Cony Middle and High Schools, highlighting local excellence in education as the state prepares to choose the 2027 honoree.
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