Maine logged more than 2,000 cases last week as the number of infections continues to rise.
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Posted inBusiness, Central Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Goldfinch Creamery Cafe and Bakery to close Friday in downtown Gardiner
The family-owned and run business, which opened at 316 and 318 Water St. in October 2021, quickly became a popular destination for ice cream, pastries and tea.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
One woman killed, another injured in Readfield; man in custody
Maine State Police responded to 28 Giles Road on Wednesday, where officials said a woman was found deceased and another woman was found injured.
Posted inCommunity
MaineGeneral Health receives $25K grant
The grant provides the opportunity to purchase and distribute emergency food bags for patients attending medical appointments who are food insecure.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine’s cannabis chief investigated for possible conflict of interest
A legislative panel agrees to look into ties between John Hudak and a firm hired to track marijuana plants from seedling to sale.
Posted inCommunity
Mid-Maine Technical Center names honor students
Students from Lawrence, Messalonskee, Waterville Senior High School, Winslow High School, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Maine Connections Academy, Maine Virtual Academy, Temple Academy, and Waterville Alternative Education attend the center.
Posted inOn this date
Feb. 18, 2002: Meet 3 generations of taxi drivers in the greater Augusta area who’ve logged millions of miles, and Augusta city councilor proposes manager evaluations
Visit Centralmaine.com/archive to view nearly 200 years’ worth of history at your fingertips.
Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Greely sweeps Class B indoor track and field titles
The Rangers’ girls team narrowly beats Freeport, and the boys dominate the competition.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Protesters in Augusta call out Trump, Musk on Presidents Day
Faced with cold temperatures and icy wind gusts, the protesters outside the Maine State House shielded their faces with homemade signs whose messages included “SAVE DEMOCRACY,” “JUSTICE NOW” or “ARREST MUSK.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
EPA visits Winthrop schools as part of electric bus investigation
The buses supplied to Winthrop by Lion Electric Co. through a federal program have been faulty.