From teachers and students to first responders, local people shared their memories of the terrorist attacks two decades later.
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Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Pandemic once again disrupts plans for Jewish High Holy Days
Temple Beth El in Augusta will require masks inside the synagogue, but workers have erected a big tent in the yard for an outdoor service on Sept. 7.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
Augusta city councilor, veteran volunteer squaring off to fill vacant House District 86 seat
The state House of Representatives seat was left vacant when former Rep. Justin Fecteau, R-Augusta, resigned in July and will be filled in a Nov. 2 special election.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Three Maine nursing homes announced closures this week, and more appear imminent
Staffing shortages are driving the closures, but other reasons, such as workers’ reluctance to get the COVID-19 vaccine, have contributed, health officials say.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Development proposal for last remaining Edwards mill building moving forward in Augusta
City councilors expressed enthusiasm for the proposal, saying it could help revitalize the north end of downtown and Sand Hill area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta tasks engineer to study options as Hatch Hill landfill fills up
The city-owned landfill that also accepts waste from the residents of eight surrounding communities is projected to be full in five years.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Maine organic dairy farms to lose their buyer as Horizon Organic cuts ties to Northeast producers
Last week, Horizon Organic notified Maine dairy farms that their milk contracts won’t be renewed a year from now, leaving owners and state officials unsure about what’s next.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Sculpture erected at Augusta’s petanque courts
It has been 10 years of steady growth for petanque — “the most interesting game no one ever heard of” — in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Things to Do
Club to hold gem, mineral show in Augusta
The 32nd annual Rockhounders Gem and Mineral Show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5. Sponsored by Kennebec Rocks and Minerals Club, the event is to occur at the Augusta State Armory on Western Avenue in Augusta. It will include door […]
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Patient says some MaineGeneral staff threatened to not treat her for asking if they were vaccinated
MaineGeneral spokesperson Joy McKenna said nothing prohibits patients from asking about staff members’ vaccination status and the hospital would not refuse treatment for such queries.