The first deployment of Audience Outlook surveys from the Maine Arts Commission occurred on July 10 resulting in a total of 4,080 responses to date. The survey is designed to measure audience comfort levels and assess the reopening of performing arts venues and public presentation spaces throughout Maine. Currently public gatherings and presentation spaces are […]
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Nordica Memorial Association recognizes scholarship winners
Winners are Kaleigh Hunter of Saco and Emma Jones of South Portland.
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Augusta area sewage testing suggests low prevalence of coronavirus
So far only one sample of wastewater, out of eight, taken weekly from the Greater Augusta Utility District’s treatment plant has tested positive for detectable amounts of coronavirus.
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Central Maine town clerks prepare for influx of absentee ballots for November elections
Waterville City Clerk Patti Dubois said 75% of voter turnout was absentee in July, and the city has already had hundreds of absentee ballot requests.
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Liz Soares: Coming out of the coronavirus cloud
I didn’t think it could happen, but I found solace in the midst of a pandemic, writes Liz Soares.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
Winthrop’s Craig Hickman casts Maine votes for Biden at Democratic National Convention
The small businessman and first openly gay, Black man to serve in the Maine House of Representatives generated buzz following his 30-second appearance at the virtual convention’s roll call Tuesday evening.
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VA Maine’s Caregiver Support Program Resource Fairs set for Aug. 26
Fairs will be held at community-based outpatient clinics at Togus in Chelsea, and in Bangor, Lewiston and Saco.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta to consider consolidating polls for November presidential election
City councilors are expected to vote Thursday on a proposal to hold all voting in November at the Augusta Civic Center, rather than in each of the city’s four wards.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, Times Record
Two from Augusta indicted in 2019 Richmond murder
Tyon K. Shuron, 43, and Chanda Lilly, 31, were arrested earlier this year in connection with the murder last year of Andrew Sherman, who died after being shot in the head.
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Volunteer Maine awarded federal funds to support emergency volunteer response
Award will lead to the creation of new capacity building training for smaller community agencies in need of additional volunteer support.