AUGUSTA — Local students from area schools have been selected as winners of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Good Citizenship Award and of the American History Essay contest. The Koussinoc chapter in Augusta conducted a ceremony on March 9 at the Lithgow Public Library to honor these students. The topic for the essay was […]
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Kennebec, Somerset counties reduce inmate populations to keep coronavirus out of jails
Kennebec County has been working with the district attorney’s office to identify inmates with 30 days or fewer left on their sentences to be released early.
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Some raise concern that Augusta schools not doing enough to educate in pandemic
Online learning a challenge because not all students, families have devices or internet connections.
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Augusta orders all nonessential businesses to close
The order, in effect Friday at noon, directs all nonessential businesses — even those not open to the public — to shut down due to concerns of spreading coronavirus.
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Augusta’s J.S. McCarthy remains open for business following layoffs
The commercial printer in Augusta issued a statement Wednesday to say it continues to operate as an essential business, using new public health directives to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Kennebec Historical Society honored
AUGUSTA — The Kennebec Historical Society recently was honored by the Maine Legislature, which passed a joint resolution that cites its services to the public and growing membership. The resolution marks the upcoming 130th anniversary of historical society, but was also submitted as a way for KHS to celebrate Maine’s 200th anniversary as a state, […]
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Grappling with garbage amid coronavirus, central Maine towns modify waste collection
Area municipalities have changed the way people can get rid of their trash, while some have even closed their facilities.
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Prepared in advance for the coronavirus, Augusta’s St. Michael School was ready for online learning
The Augusta-based Catholic school is using virtual platforms like Zoom and Facebook Live to reach students.
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Togus VA adds external triage tent to handle coronavirus cases, testing
VA Maine Healthcare-Togus looks to lessen the potential for infection in main hospital building by adding the new unit outside.
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J.S. McCarthy Printers lays off workers at Augusta printing plant
Longtime employee Reno Cyr Sr. said workers were told Monday the layoffs are temporary, and he hopes to return to work there later this year.