Richmond High School and Monmouth Academy also reported positive COVID-19 cases.
Emily Duggan
Staff Writer
Emily Duggan is a staff writer for the Kennebec Journal. She graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of New Hampshire, where she was a news editor and staff writer for The New Hampshire. Before working at the Kennebec Journal, she interned at the Portland Press Herald and freelanced for the Granite State News Collaborative. A Portland native, Emily loves exploring the city, reading, and playing with her two cats.
Central Mainers want answers after waiting hours to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Ann Carrigan, 73, of Winslow called and got through, but gave up after being on hold for three hours. ‘I ran out of patience and hung up,’ she said.
Family-friendly outdoor skills taught by UMaine Extension, 4-H and Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine
Attendees at the Outdoor Family Adventure program Sunday afternoon in Augusta learned valuable skills. Another session is set for Feb. 28.
Gardiner police officer crashes after attempting to catch speeding individual
Gardiner Police Cheif Jim Toman said that Officer Allen Alexander sustained injuries but is expected to make a full recovery.
After 155 calls, one Winthrop woman is still unable to get the COVID-19 vaccine
MaineGeneral said that over 400,000 calls were made Friday by elderly Mainers wanting the vaccine.
Augusta, Monmouth and Gardiner-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases.
Maine State Administrative District 11 is experiencing staff shortages, as well, from the positive COVID-19 cases that the district has reported in the past week.
Gardiner-, Monmouth-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Maine School Administrative District 11 Superintendent Pat Hopkins gave an update to the current coronavirus cases.
UMA architecture students designing potential space for Augusta Teen Center
The University of Maine at Augusta architecture students will create design plans for renovation of an existing Water Street building to reflect the needs and wants of the Augusta Teen Center.
Readfield-, Richmond-area middle schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Maranacook Community Middle School and Richmond Middle School will be operating with a fully remote learning model until Monday.
Gardiner-, Readfield-area schools report positive COVID-19 cases
Maine School Administrative District 11 schools will continue with hybrid learning, while Maranacook Community High School will utilize remote learning through Tuesday.