Officials from a handful of local cities and towns said they are hoping to resume work halted by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.
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Augusta coffee house owners say closure is due to state coronavirus pandemic measures
Huiskamer Coffee House owners say state rules make it impossible for some people with disabilities to work or shop in indoor public places.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta man, unable to afford bail, spends 7 months in jail with jury trials delayed
Frank Tripp, accused of assault, won a motion for a speedy trial, but pandemic concerns mean jury trials likely won’t start up until spring.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Encouraged by generosity during the pandemic, central Maine food banks optimistic for 2021
After some early supply chain issues in 2020, local food banks in Gardiner, Monmouth, Augusta and Hallowell are stocked for what may come in the new year.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Care packages donated to Bread of Life Ministries
K&A Engineering Consulting P.C., with help from Walmart, donated 25 totes to the Augusta shelter.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta child care to remain closed another week
Officials are concerned there could be another spike in COVID-19 cases due to families getting together for holidays.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine restaurants experienced a Christmas Day like no other
Most local restaurants said business was slower than past years.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Kennebec River floods banks following Christmas storm
Augusta, Hallowell, Gardiner, see waters rise due to rain, melting snow following storm.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec River expected to flood from Christmas Day rain storm
Areas of Hallowell are expected to be impacted the most.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Not so treacherous Christmas storm hits central Maine
Rain and gusting winds began Christmas Eve and continue through Christmas Day.