The election planned for June to elect a new Augusta Board of Education member has been moved to July 14 due to coronavirus concerns.
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Augusta closing Commercial Street for paving
A few more weeks of work is needed to finish up the downtown project begun last year.
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Augusta, Gardiner downtown organizations offer fast help to eligible businesses
Gardiner Main Street and Augusta Downtown Alliance collaborated to raise money to help out their downtown businesses struggling to stay afloat under restrictions imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Augusta plans to continue educating students without grading them
The plan approved by the school board may include remote instruction on some aspects of the school curriculum, but does not involve grading — or requiring — student work.
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CATC names March Students of Month
Honorees include Cosette Kilde and Ashlan Peacock.
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Augusta to consider delaying June election due to coronavirus concerns
A delay could also extend the deadline for collecting signatures on nomination petitions, something one potential candidate told a councilor has been difficult due to social distancing restrictions.
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St. John in Winslow, St. Michael in Augusta to continue distance learning until year end
The decision for Catholic schools governed by the Archdiocese of Portland to continue distance learning to the end of the year comes one week after Maine Education Commissioner Pender Maki’s recommendation.
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Central Maine ingenuity helping meet the need for face shields
Central Maine educators and business owner are among the people who are putting their skills to work in order to provide protective gear for those coming in contact with coronavirus.
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Kennebec River flooding only minor in Augusta, Hallowell
Water levels exceeded the minor flood stage by less than a foot on Tuesday afternoon.
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Knights of Columbus to offer free no-contact takeout meals April 15 in Augusta
To place a takeout order, call 458-8537.