AUGUSTA — In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, effective Tuesday, March 31, the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery System will be completing direct interments only at all cemetery locations: Augusta (2), Caribou and Springvale, according to a news release from cemetery system. All Maine Veterans’ cemeteries are open and will continue to provide interments […]
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Some worry online learning may leave some Augusta students behind
City schools are taking steps to help students keep learning during the coronavirus-driven closure, but not all students have access to the necessary technology.
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Lithgow Public Library offers online services
Resources available help educate and entertain your children while they are home, and ideas for parent/adult.
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Two state departments share outdoor safety tips
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department and Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry know that during these stressful times, everyone wants to get outside and recharge. One challenge we all face right now is how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly during this civil state of emergency, according to a news release from […]
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Augusta Elks to honor area youth
Cinco de Mayo-themed event held in celebration of Elks National Youth Week.
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Gardiner Main Street businesses offer takeout, deliver, door dash, etc.
Gardiner Main Street has announced that the following businesses are offering takeout, deliver, door dash, etc. Also check out the Facebook group Kennebec Valley Restaurant & Business Support during COVID-19 for regular posts from businesses about their services. Organized by the Kennebec Valley Chamber, but open to all to join and post, according to a […]
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Answers to questions about the governor’s stay-at-home order
The order still allows people to take a walk, buy groceries or get medicine at their pharmacy, but limits the number of customers who can be in a store at one time.
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Gun shops are now among the businesses Maine considers essential
The change in status, which had affected stores like Cabela’s and Kittery Trading Post, came Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security updated its guidelines on essential businesses.
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Behr retires after 25 years with Augusta Police Department
Christian Behr, 52, said he is joining the Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office as a domestic violence investigator.
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Free takeout meals available April 1 in Augusta
The event is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Abenaki Council 334.