Members of central Maine churches have gathered for Zoom and drive-in services for community connection.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta, Kennebec County secure CARES funds for coronavirus expenses
The funds, awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, are intended to help defray public safety costs stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
advertisement
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine police weigh order requiring face coverings in public
Police throughout the region have discussed treating the matter on a case-by-case basis, with plenty of common sense and an eye toward education.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta laying off about 30 city employees
Revenue shortfalls and increased costs related to the coronavirus pandemic force city layoffs and furlough days.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Richmond school district withdrawal committee continues its work
Committee members are mulling whether they will be able to meet a June 30 deadline so the move can go before voters in November.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Stage 1 reopenings of businesses, services in Central Maine will be cautious
Health care providers, car dealerships, hair salon owners and others weigh in on what it will mean to open as part of Gov. Mills’ four-stage plan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Old Hallowell Day could be canceled after committee vote Saturday
The city’s Board of Health recommended against hosting the large celebration at its Tuesday meeting, but the planning committee will conduct a final vote Saturday.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Dana Wilde: Life on Mars seeming more likely all the time
Astrobiologists seem to just waiting for the very last piece of the 10,000-piece puzzle to tell us that there is, or at least has been, life on Mars, Dana Wilde writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Windsor selectmen still prefer to meet in person
While some towns have opted for virtual meetings, Windsor continues to conduct its meetings at the Town Hall — with social distancing.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Chelsea officials begin drafting town office reopening plan
Ideas for the plan include a barrier between the public and town staff, which could protect staff from ornery customers and disease.