Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold sent an email to staff Feb. 3, telling them to ‘find ways to enjoy themselves without increasing exposure to the virus’ during February vacation.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Old time piano movie series to continue Feb. 12
ArtsFarmington to host ‘The Cameraman’ with Buster Keaton virtually.
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COVID-19 case reported at Augusta elementary school
Hussey Elementary School in Augusta will remain open, and contact tracing determined there were no other close contacts.
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Kennebec Valley Council of Governments to host interactive session with GrowSmart Maine Feb. 16
The session will cover strategies in smart growth, community engagement, more.
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Proposed Monmouth solar farm seeking approval, but faces barrier from retroactive moratorium
On March 9, voters will decide on a moratorium that could halt commercial solar projects, aimed at a project for a 55-acre array on Ridge Road.
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Still time to license your dog
Owners now have until June 2 to renew overdue dog licenses.
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Augusta’s Red Barn to open location on State Street
The popular restaurant has leased 256 State St., the Augusta location of Frosty’s Donuts, for a fried chicken takeout restaurant, which is scheduled to open March 1.
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Gardiner fish passage restoration work continues
The Gardiner City Council has endorsed sending a letter of support in restoring fish passage to the state Division of Marine Resources.
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Despite pandemic, Viles Arboretum’s Table Tour continues
The annual event was limited to 160 people, who were given staggered entry to the arboretum’s trails to enjoy hot food while walking, skiing or snowshoeing.
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UMaine Extension 4-H to offer second session of club for new, interested youth
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a second session of the 4-H for All club for youth ages 5 to 13 who are new, or interested in becoming, 4-H members. Meetings will be held online from 6 to 7 p.m. starting Wednesday, Feb. 17, and continuing March 17 and April 21. The 4-H […]