Starting Friday, Reed & Reed, the contractor on the Gardiner bridge replacement project, will stop work because of the coronavirus pandemic, putting the work there on hold.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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The show goes on, virtually, for central Maine music teachers
Music teachers at Hall-Dale Middle School, and Richmond Middle and High School are offering private lessons for their students while schools are closed.
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Gardiner educators outline plans for continued school closure
As more restrictions on public gatherings are put in place, Gardiner-area educators outline plans to continue to provide education and meals to the district’s students.
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Gardiner to consider delaying April meetings
The April 15 budget session and the April 22 city council meeting could be delayed.
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First executive director exits at Augusta’s Colonial Theater
Peter Bezemes, hired as the vacant downtown Augusta theater’s first executive director, left the job earlier this year.
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Augusta’s hearts and Manchester’s lights help brighten lives
Residents making efforts to brighten moods — from safe distances.
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Central Maine distillers turn from spirits to sanitizer
With demand for craft spirits dropping following the closure of bars and restaurants across Maine, distillers are turning their talents to crafting high-proof alcohol needed to make hand sanitizer.
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Augusta councilors rescind manager’s order closing nonessential businesses
The order was rescinded because Gov. Janet Mills’ statewide stay-at-home order is now in effect.
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Hallowell officials preparing for reduction in revenue due to virus outbreak
City Councilor George Lapointe said department heads were told to consider flat funding and a 5% reduction when creating their budgets.
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Dresden delays April special election until June
Elected officials also extended the deadline for nomination papers for the selecman’s seat that’s up for election on June 9.