EMS workers such as those employed by Waterville-based Delta Ambulance now have a way of protecting themselves from infection as well as protecting their patients.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Augusta coffee house owners say closure is due to state coronavirus pandemic measures
Huiskamer Coffee House owners say state rules make it impossible for some people with disabilities to work or shop in indoor public places.
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Oakland’s FirstPark finishes 2020 strong with $1.9 million sale
After paying off bond debt in November, the park sold a 20,000-square-foot property to Tom and Debrah Yale for $1.9 million.
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Maine road deaths up in 2020 despite fewer motorists amid pandemic
The overall number of crashes dropped by about 9,000 compared to 2019.
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Virtual Thomas Cup to begin Jan. 11
High school students who register for the esports event have chance to be first in world to compete in Microsoft’s new Minecraft Game Mode — Creative Clash.
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Augusta man, unable to afford bail, spends 7 months in jail with jury trials delayed
Frank Tripp, accused of assault, won a motion for a speedy trial, but pandemic concerns mean jury trials likely won’t start up until spring.
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Encouraged by generosity during the pandemic, central Maine food banks optimistic for 2021
After some early supply chain issues in 2020, local food banks in Gardiner, Monmouth, Augusta and Hallowell are stocked for what may come in the new year.
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Damariscotta’s Inn Along the Way fundraiser set for New Year’s Day
Peaceful New Beginnings celebration to be televised on LCTV-7, or live streamed on LCTV.org.
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Livestock nutrition webinars to begin Jan. 13
FALMOUTH — University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a weekly series of five livestock nutrition webinars from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from Jan. 13 to Feb. 10, according to a news release from the extension office. Topics will include basic nutrition and feeding needs of small ruminants, beef cattle, pigs and poultry, […]
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Wilton play museum shares 2020 news, first 2021 event, more
Virtual New Years Family Fun Run planned from Dec. 30 to Jan. 4.