The Board of Selectmen agreed to hold the annual budget vote as a referendum in July to avoid a large public gathering, with an option for residents to vote absentee.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Wheels of central Maine justice system moving slowly due to COVID-19
Some inmates have been released, but advocates say more need be done to prevent outbreaks of the coronavirus at jails and prisons.
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In-person graduations being rescheduled at central Maine colleges
Colleges, including Unity, Thomas, Colby and University of Maine at Augusta, have all postponed their commencement events but are working to reschedule their ceremonies to later dates.
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Hallowell candy shop closing to focus on online, mobile sales
Scrummy Afters owner Hilary Vellani said the business will focus on its online and mobile sales in the future.
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Shopping in central Maine has changed in the time of coronavirus
Store officials say they continue to stock shelves and serve customers, even if it’s in different ways under public health restrictions that limit public gatherings.
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Small fire damages Augusta garage
Augusta fire crews were able to extinguish a “small, unauthorized recreational fire” Saturday morning.
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Delta Ambulance: Frontline against virus, back of the line for protective equipment
Ambulance crews, who are among the first to contact people who may have coronavirus and stand ready to meet any surge, appreciate those who ward off the contagion by social distancing.
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Central Maine technical schools try to make best of bad situation
Classes at Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta and Mid-Maine Technical Center in Waterville move on via social media, but lack of hands-on learning takes its toll.
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Rot prompts cutting, trimming of Gardiner Common trees
The trees, among the oldest in the city, have showed signs of rot, and the decision was made to take them down.
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Protestors rally again at Augusta’s State House to ease stay-at-home restrictions
Approximately 70 people lined the streets, while others watched from parked cars and some vehicles circled the area, to protest executive orders signed by Gov. Janet Mills to keep people home and nonessential businesses closed.