Wastewater treatment plant operators warn that flushing toilet paper substitutes is likely to clog sewer lines and could lead to costly repairs.
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Student artists celebrated at Maine State House
The student exhibition will be on display to the public when the Maine State Capitol Complex reopens and resumes normal business hours.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville, Augusta hospitals starting up outdoor coronavirus testing sites
The sites from MaineGeneral Medical Center and Northern Light Inland Hospital come as the first Kennebec County cases have been confirmed.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta soup kitchen, food bank expand programs during outbreak
The Bread of Life Ministries Soup Kitchen is offering two meals to customers five days a week during the coronavirus outbreak, while Augusta Food Bank will have weekend food for eligible students while they’re out of school.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine municipalities implement emergency plans
Augusta, Gardiner, Hallowell and Winthrop have all declared states of emergency that allow the municipalities to take quick action to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their communities.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Employee at Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office tests positive for coronavirus, DA says
Kennebec County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said the Augusta office has been closed to the public out of ‘an abundance of precaution.’
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Last two Concerts At Jewett of 2019-20 season canceled
The concerts include the Gawler Family in concert on April 5 and Sarah Geller & Wenhan Anderson concert May 17.
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Ending Hunger on Campus in Maine Campaign raises $22,867 for student-led food pantries
ORONO — A total of $22,867.76 was raised and distributed between eight campus food pantries around the state because of the successful third year of the annual Ending Hunger on Campus in Maine Campaign. The campaign spotlights the important role of student-led food pantries in combating food insecurity, and raising critically-needed donations for self-funded, student-run […]
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Central Maine laundromats on the frontline of coronavirus prevention
Augusta laundromat owner Todd Hedrick said employees are sanitizing their workplaces daily so customers can clean their clothing.