The Augusta school will remain open, with only a few students who may have been exposed in quarantine.
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Readfield man turns historic interest and creativity into a card game
For years, David Matson has been toying with developing a game around gladiator fights. With some time on his hands this year, the Readfield man has been able to perfect the game that others may have a chance to enjoy.
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MaineGeneral Health staff donates to local food banks
Employees give back to Augusta and Waterville communities that has supported them during pandemic.
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Augusta, Whitefield elementary schools report COVID-19 outbreaks
Infections are reported at Farrington Elementary School in Augusta and Whitefield Elementary School, part of Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12.
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Roger Audette, Augusta’s longest-tenured fire chief, to retire Dec. 11
Audette, 55, is finally retiring after delaying the move due to coronavirus pandemic.
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Kennebec Behavioral health to host comedy show fundraiser Dec. 5
Kennebec Behavioral Health will host its fourth annual comedy show fundraiser “A Night In” featuring stand-up comedian group the River Comics at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, via Zoom. KBH invites the community to stay home and join in the fun with Leonard, Sam and Kyron of the River Comics who will put on a […]
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Augusta school board’s Clarke critical of district on Facebook, says social media contract can ‘kiss my ass’
In addition to negative comments about the Augusta school district’s mask policy, Chris Clarke also used a curse word in reference to Gov. Janet Mills and compared her actions requiring mask to Adolf Hitler’s.
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Man charged with robbery of Augusta McDonald’s, stopped by bystanders
Eric Connor Michael Bachand demanded cash at the Bangor Street McDonald’s and sought to flee, but was stopped and held by two teenagers outside the restaurant until police arrived.
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As COVID-19 continues to spread, who enforces mask mandates in central Maine?
Local officials continue to rely on education and voluntary compliance with public health orders to wear face coverings, even as rallies against wearing masks continue.
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Following proposal to sell medical marijuana from RV, Augusta puts temporary ban in place
Augusta officials enacted a moratorium while they consider a permanent ban on retail sales from vehicles.