Maine State Administrative District 11 is experiencing staff shortages, as well, from the positive COVID-19 cases that the district has reported in the past week.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Attic fire at Augusta sober living house displaces 12
The fire at 93 Western Ave. left the property’s owner scrambling to find housing for the building’s residents.
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Police and friends search for Augusta man missing since Monday
Pierre “Pete” Bolduc, a contractor who has worked on many construction and renovation projects in downtown Augusta, hasn’t been seen or heard from since Monday afternoon.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Area firefighters contain attic fire on Western Avenue in Augusta
Augusta Battalion Chief John Bennett said crews made a “great stop” on an attic fire in a building at 93 Western Ave.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Closing time for Rebecca’s Place in Augusta as owner calls it quits
After more than 40 years in business, Nancy Berg decided Saturday that she was done, citing her inability to hire enough staff to keep Rebecca’s Place running.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Funds available for community forestry projects in Maine towns
Project Canopy grants are available in two categories: Planning and Education and Tree Planting and Maintenance.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
MaineGeneral preparing to open small COVID-19 vaccine clinics next week in Augusta
Hospital spokesperson Joy McKenna said MaineGeneral has administered COVID-19 vaccine to 3,530 staff members and community members to date.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Suspect still loose after two police chases in Augusta, Randolph and Pittston
Augusta police broke off one of the chases last week after it was determined the threat to public safety outweighed allowing the suspect to flee.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
From Augusta to Pittsfield, Maine Department of Transportation plans big construction projects
The MDOT released a searchable database for projects targeted to be completed between 2021-23 that includes smaller, maintenance projects as well.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Augusta arboretum to open discovery room in partnership with children’s museum
The space is geared towards children 1 to 6 years old and will be open for scheduled, private play sessions.