Starting with Rachel Meader, three generations have cycled through positions at the Mount Vernon Town Office and broke into municipal government positions in other area towns.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Man charged with robbery of Augusta McDonald’s, stopped by bystanders
Eric Connor Michael Bachand demanded cash at the Bangor Street McDonald’s and sought to flee, but was stopped and held by two teenagers outside the restaurant until police arrived.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Sheepscot Valley school district reports one probable, one positive COVID-19 case
A third grade class at Whitefield Elementary School will be quarantined and learn remotely until further notice.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Bilodeau family to be featured during Zoom series Nov. 18
Event hosted by Vose Library.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
As COVID-19 continues to spread, who enforces mask mandates in central Maine?
Local officials continue to rely on education and voluntary compliance with public health orders to wear face coverings, even as rallies against wearing masks continue.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Winthrop’s downtown thriving with new shops, growing businesses during pandemic
The Art Walk Shop & Studio celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, while dozens of shoppers traveled the town’s downtown to visit local shops.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
‘Big Night’ next Cinema in Conversations program set for Nov. 18
Virtual event hosted by Railroad Square Cinema.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Upstream’s Steve Brooke to give talk Nov. 17 via Zoom
Slideshow presentation will cover the history of Cobbossee waterway, and more.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Following proposal to sell medical marijuana from RV, Augusta puts temporary ban in place
Augusta officials enacted a moratorium while they consider a permanent ban on retail sales from vehicles.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area schools review coronavirus response plan with parents
Even if the district enters “red” model, Regional School Unit 2 students with special needs or without internet access may be able to learn in person, even if the state’s gathering limit stays under 50.