Members of central Maine churches have gathered for Zoom and drive-in services for community connection.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta, Kennebec County secure CARES funds for coronavirus expenses
The funds, awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, are intended to help defray public safety costs stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Living one day at a time
Being out of work during the coronavirus pandemic is tough for a small Waterville family, but they try to be positive, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine police weigh order requiring face coverings in public
Police throughout the region have discussed treating the matter on a case-by-case basis, with plenty of common sense and an eye toward education.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre owner deciding whether to reopen this season due to pandemic
Owner Don Brown of Delaware: There are several issues to consider in deciding whether to reopen movie theater this season.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
$75.5 million effort in Pittsfield will double coronavirus test swab production
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Cianbro Corp. Chairman Peter Vigue and officials of Puritan Medical Products Co. announced that they are building a new factory to produce about 20 million more swabs and create 150 jobs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta laying off about 30 city employees
Revenue shortfalls and increased costs related to the coronavirus pandemic force city layoffs and furlough days.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Richmond school district withdrawal committee continues its work
Committee members are mulling whether they will be able to meet a June 30 deadline so the move can go before voters in November.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Stage 1 reopenings of businesses, services in Central Maine will be cautious
Health care providers, car dealerships, hair salon owners and others weigh in on what it will mean to open as part of Gov. Mills’ four-stage plan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Old Hallowell Day could be canceled after committee vote Saturday
The city’s Board of Health recommended against hosting the large celebration at its Tuesday meeting, but the planning committee will conduct a final vote Saturday.