Multiple cases of coronavirus in students and staff have prompted the superintendents in both districts to close the affected schools — Lawrence Junior High School and Upper Kennebec Valley Jr./Sr. High School.
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Former Winslow police chief addresses active shooter safety
Shawn O’Leary tells audience at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be keeping active shooter threats to a minimum this year, but some experts think such incidents could increase in 2021.
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Winthrop’s downtown thriving with new shops, growing businesses during pandemic
The Art Walk Shop & Studio celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, while dozens of shoppers traveled the town’s downtown to visit local shops.
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Thorndike honors veterans with POW/MIA Chair of Honor
The Chair of Honor, located at the Thorndike Town Office, is set for service members who will not be able to fill it because of the sacrifice they made.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Following proposal to sell medical marijuana from RV, Augusta puts temporary ban in place
Augusta officials enacted a moratorium while they consider a permanent ban on retail sales from vehicles.
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Hallowell-area schools review coronavirus response plan with parents
Even if the district enters “red” model, Regional School Unit 2 students with special needs or without internet access may be able to learn in person, even if the state’s gathering limit stays under 50.
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Waterville celebrates Veterans Day with parade, speakers
Parade participants and spectators were required to wear masks and social distance during the events because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Benton Falls Congregational Church holds bell ringing ceremony for Veterans Day
The ceremony is meant to commemorate the end of World War I by ringing a church bell 11 times at 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year.
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Public hearing set on Augusta’s Melville Fuller statue
During a year when statues and monuments tied to the United States’ racist past are being taken down or removed, the state’s judicial branch is asking Kennebec County officials to consider moving statue of Maine judge involved in “separate but equal’ ruling.”
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Sukeforth Family Festival of Trees in Waterville canceled for this year
The festival will not be held this holiday season because of the coronavirus pandemic.