The health care provider has contacted 17 communities that reportedly have lower-than-average COVID-19 vaccination rates or are adjacent to communities with below-average rates.
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Little Free Libraries encourage summer reading in Augusta
By the end of June, the city is expected to have eight Little Free Library locations.
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System failure: Inside Maine’s $35 million human resources software meltdown
State officials have blamed a private company for the problems plaguing Maine’s expensive project to upgrade its HR software. But a Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram investigation reveals that the state is largely at fault.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Demand for browntail moth remedies spikes as pests’ rash spreads in central Maine
Pharmacies are seeing record-high demand for specialized rash sprays while consumers have also reported empty shelves at some local stores.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta equipping pedestrians with flags at some crosswalks, to signal drivers
As part of efforts to improve pedestrian safety in the city, orange flags are being made available for city walkers to wave to get motorists to stop for them.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Chelsea man seriously injured in Augusta crash
Brian Skehan, 37, was operating a motorcycle when it collided with a pickup truck on Bangor Street on Tuesday afternoon.
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Augusta voters approve proposed new police station Tuesday
Residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of borrowing $20.5 million to build a new police station on Willow Street.
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Bill to establish an eviction mediation program in Maine moves ahead
The House gave initial approval to L.D. 1508 Tuesday, and the House and Senate were expected to pass the amended bill this week.
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LifeFlight called for serious Augusta crash
The crash, which led to the closure of a section of Bangor Street, involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck.
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Maine Senate passes bill to reform political action committee finance laws
The bill would change laws governing how political action committees make payments to legislators who are connected to the PAC in a leadership role or as a primary fundraiser.