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Maine says schools should plan to keep classrooms closed for rest of academic year
Maine’s commissioner of education is recommending that schools across the state plan to continue to replace in-person classroom and group instruction with remote and distance learning programs for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. Pender Makin notified Maine school officials of her recommendation on Tuesday, saying she was basing her decision on guidance from […]
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Feeding programs fill the need for hungry Augusta residents
Needs for these program may increase, as data shows Augusta citizens experience more food insecurity and poverty than the statewide average.
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Augusta area organizations/nonprofits provide food in Augusta
The following Augusta area organizations/nonprofit organizations are providing food in Augusta, according to a news release from Chief Jared J. Mills, Augusta Police Department. • Augusta Food Bank, 161 Mount Vernon Ave., 12:30-2:45 p.m. Monday through Wednesday regular distribution; and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, KidsPaks. For more information, call 622-5225. • Boys & Girls […]
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Free takeout meals available April 8 in Augusta
Call 458-8537 to place your order.
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Maine State Credit Union to host virtual 5K in May
The Annual FeedME 5k Walk to End Hunger is now virtual.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
First executive director exits at Augusta’s Colonial Theater
Peter Bezemes, hired as the vacant downtown Augusta theater’s first executive director, left the job earlier this year.
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Augusta’s hearts and Manchester’s lights help brighten lives
Residents making efforts to brighten moods — from safe distances.
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Augusta councilors rescind manager’s order closing nonessential businesses
The order was rescinded because Gov. Janet Mills’ statewide stay-at-home order is now in effect.
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Food assistance available at many Maine parishes
Local parishes are in Skowhegan, Farmington, Augusta, Jay during COVID-19 outbreak.