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Kennebec Journal
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Help for drug addiction coming to streets of Augusta
A state-funded partnership with the Augusta Police Department will bring a behavioral health clinician to connect people with substance use disorder to resources meant to address addiction.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta gets $1.6 million donation for artificial turf field, other work at Cony’s Alumni Field
Philanthropist Robert G. Fuller Jr. has increased his contribution to the project that had been put on hold due to financial challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and higher than expected costs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Sheepscot Valley-area finances feeling effect of students staying home
With more students opting to learn at home, Regional School Unit 12 is receiving fewer subsidies and seeing a financial impact to its budget.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Hall-Dale Middle School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the first semester.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop man blends passions for sailing, boat repair and generosity
George Szadis, 78, has repaired 67 boats over the past 15 years, then selling them at low prices or giving them away.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Drop in meals served in Augusta schools results in lunch staff layoffs
With the coronavirus pandemic reducing the amount of time students are spending in school, nearly half as many meals are being served, resulting in revenue loss.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Virtual reading by author Kerri Arsenault set for Feb. 18
Event part of the UMF Visiting Writers Series.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner gives initial approval to cannabis testing lab
The Massachusetts-based MCR Labs must also secure state approvals from the Office of Marijuana Policy and the Center for Disease Control as well as a business license from the Gardiner City Council.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell short-term rental ordinance passes despite objection from Airbnb owners
A third reading made an ordinance change official that has short-term rental owners worried that they might have to put sprinklers in their rentals, but existing operations can continue without installing them.