Andrea Lapointe, who owns three properties in Hallowell rented through Airbnb, said the city would have to take her to court if any of her properties require sprinklers.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Spire staff seeks submission for online conservation journal
Deadline for submission is Feb. 1.
UMaine Extension 4-H virtual passport club goes global
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering a virtual cultural exchange club for youth ages 12 to 18 years old from 4 to 5 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Jan. 19. Additional meetings are set for 9:30-10:30 a.m. Jan. 30, Feb. 13 and 27; and from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2 and 16. […]
St. Michael School honor roll
Students recognized for academic achievement for the first trimester of the 2020-21 academic year.
Families ‘pay what you can’ for WinterKids App this year
Full of free and discounted winter sports opportunities, the mobile WinterKids app is a way to stay safe and have fun outdoors with the whole family. A family membership covers a family of five (an adult and up to four children) through Oct. 31, 2021. Children 17 and younger are included in a family membership. […]
Sidney day care subject of Maine CDC outbreak investigation after 10 cases of COVID-19 reported
Pam’s Playcare Center, on Middle Road, will be closed until Jan. 19, according to owner and director Pamela Tondreau.
UMaine Extension to offer online updates for agricultural industry Jan. 13
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer two online updates with information specific to the agricultural industry from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. “Recognizing Herbicide Injury in Potatoes” will be presented by North Dakota State University Extension potato agronomist Andy Robinson, followed by “The Steps Used in ELISA Tests” with University […]
Pittston, Gardiner municipal offices close over COVID-19 exposure concerns
The Pittston town office was closed Monday, while Gardiner municipal buildings will be closed until at least Feb. 1, officials said.
Monmouth, Readfield-area school to go remote because of positive COVID-19 cases
Those in grades 2 through 5 will go remote at Monmouth Memorial School and Maranacook Middle School will go remote. Both are set to return Jan. 19.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley meets $1 million challenge
A successful fundraising challenge means construction on a new building is expected to begin this spring.