Officials from Redington-Fairview General Hospital said in a prepared statement Friday that they would not ask for personal information over the phone for any vaccination clinic and that people should hang up immediately and call police.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner City Council to focus on neighborhoods and public safety
At its annual goal-setting workshop, elected officials also committed to looking at needs of city buildings and keeping property taxes affordable.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Outbreak investigation opened at Skowhegan High, Somerset Career & Technical Center
The superintendent provided the board with updates on the recent change to an ‘outbreak’ status after multiple cases of coronavirus were reported at Skowhegan Area High School and Somerset Regional Technical Center.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors
Skowhegan Outdoors shows how to supplement winter camping gear with snow, forest shelters
Outdoor recreation coaches demonstrate how to build temporary shelters from simple items such as trash bags and rope, sticks and leaves, or even just snow.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta Council confirms city’s new fire chief
Dave Groder, 54, of Oakland, a three-decade Augusta firefighter, confirmed as chief of department Thursday.
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COVID-19 outbreak reported at Glenridge long-term care center in Augusta
MaineGeneral Health spokesperson Joy McKenna said eight residents and five staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since Jan. 15.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville Creates! launches new website to celebrate consolidated brand identity
The new website, launched Wednesday, allows patrons an overview of all events and performances happening across the organization’s three subdivisions.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
State Police provide details on Wednesday car chase in central Maine
Lawrence R. Knowles faces several charges after leading police officers on a chase Wednesday morning, according to police.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Central Maine teachers await answers on their COVID-19 vaccinations
Officials with the Maine Department of Education have said they did not know when teachers will receive the vaccine.
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Augusta mother gets books into hands of city students through sixth grade
Crystal Schmidt, whose son, Ricky, is in kindergarten, had the idea to help students with their literacy and keep things interesting while they are home during the COVID-19 pandemic.