As more people seek permits to burn off brush in an annual rite of spring, state and local fire officials are urging people to wait — if they can — over coronavirus concerns.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Some worry online learning may leave some Augusta students behind
City schools are taking steps to help students keep learning during the coronavirus-driven closure, but not all students have access to the necessary technology.
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Winthrop couple home after being stuck at sea on cruise
The couple’s planned retirement cruise extended to 17 days at sea after ports refused to let passengers off the ship.
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Employees at central Maine markets lauded by bosses during outbreak
Rick Gowell, owner of supermarkets in Greene and Litchfield, likened his employees to first responders during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Donors looking to support Hallowell’s bar and restaurant workers through coronavirus closures
More than $6,000 has been raised for the city’s restaurant workers, while another fundraiser is in the works for the town’s musicians.
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Frosty’s permanently closes Gardiner, Freeport locations
Company owners Nels and Shelby Omdal say they are making this move now to preserve their company in the long run.
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Liz Soares: COVID-19 showing us what it means to live a simpler life
We have been given a chance to reflect on what is important and on how we want to live our lives in America, writes Liz Soares.
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Behr retires after 25 years with Augusta Police Department
Christian Behr, 52, said he is joining the Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office as a domestic violence investigator.
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Former Richmond police chief appointed in Hallowell
Scott MacMaster, 46, of Richmond, was appointed by a 6-1 vote following a two-and-a-half hour executive session.
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Court rules tenants threatened with eviction may stay at Augusta apartment building
One of the owners of the building at 33 Stone St. said he will not close the apartments and is seeking more tenants, but is also planning to sell the building.