Councilors meet Saturday morning — over the Zoom videoconferencing platform — for their annual retreat to discuss goals.
Kennebec Journal
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UMaine, UNH Extensions offer farm food safety planning
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension are offering a free three-session introduction on farm food safety planning from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Feb. 2, 9 and 16. “Farm Food Safety Planning Made Simple” topics include essentials needed in a farm’s food safety plan, farm-specific risks, best practices for […]
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Winthrop Maine Historical Society seeks donors to help buy Main Street building
The historical society, which does not have an official headquarters, is seeking $125,000 to purchase and upgrade the old Key Bank location at 107 Main St.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Central Maine schools consider options for next round of federal coronavirus relief funding
With the state set to receive more than $183 million for schools from the latest COVID-19 relief package, school officials across central Maine are discussing best uses for the money.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Maine courts handcuffed as coronavirus pandemic continues
Virtual hearings are taking the place of most in-person court appearances to lessen the risk of exposure to the coronavirus, but lawyers say there is no substitute for in-person jury trials.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Parishioners in Whitefield, Winthrop shatter American Red Cross records despite pandemic
Between the parishes, nearly 400 people gave blood, tripling the amount collected in 2019.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop officials to explore matching grant for improvements at Norcross Point
Town Manager Jeff Kobrock estimated $70,000 in additional expenditures, paired with $80,000 already budgeted, would qualify the town for up to $150,000 in grant funds.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Former Senate candidate Max Linn appears at small Trump, anti-mask-mandate rally in Augusta
Linn, who was in Washington, D.C. Wednesday but was not involved in the Capitol riot, said his new website would work to support small businesses.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
New school board, City Council members take oaths in Augusta
Amanda Olson was sworn in as the new chairperson of the Augusta Board of Education.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Richmond High School reports positive COVID-19 case
The high school will be fully remote until Jan. 19, but the middle school will continue its hybrid schedule as planned.