MaineGeneral said that over 400,000 calls were made Friday by elderly Mainers wanting the vaccine.
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Posted inCommunity
Local students named to Dean College president’s list
Fenlason, Veilleux recognized for academic achievement.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Local graduates awarded Maine Dental Association scholarships
Recipients include Alec Daigle, Jenna Fongemie and Benjamin Harwood.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
City buildings in Gardiner to remain closed to public through at least March 1
This move extends a closure first announced at the end of December due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the rate of infections in the Gardiner area.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Author of ‘Small Steps Big Impact’ to give virtual talk Jan. 27
Event part of Winthrop library’s yearlong series celebrating Maine Women.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Focus on safety, not writing tickets, advises Maine panel on law enforcement during pandemic
The Criminal Justice Commission on Mitigation of Pandemic Impact has issued a series of recommendations aimed at reducing the overload on the state’s court system.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Winthrop Maine Historical Society seeks donors to help buy Main Street building
The historical society, which does not have an official headquarters, is seeking $125,000 to purchase and upgrade the old Key Bank location at 107 Main St.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Parishioners in Whitefield, Winthrop shatter American Red Cross records despite pandemic
Between the parishes, nearly 400 people gave blood, tripling the amount collected in 2019.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Winthrop officials to explore matching grant for improvements at Norcross Point
Town Manager Jeff Kobrock estimated $70,000 in additional expenditures, paired with $80,000 already budgeted, would qualify the town for up to $150,000 in grant funds.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop shifts some teachers to cover different grades as part of COVID learning plan
With budget problems originally being the issue for not being able to hire more teachers, it’s unclear if an additional $183 million in coronavirus relief for Maine schools will impact or be able to expand the 100-student remote learning cap in Winthrop.