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Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
COVID-19 is on the upswing in the U.S. again, CDC says
COVID-19-related hospitalizations are rising, but they remain below the levels seen in winter – and far below the peaks seen earlier in the pandemic.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Schools and Education
Wales-area school officials tell parents not to worry about vacancies
Overall, Regional School Unit 4 is down 17 people since July. Officials are confident they can fill the positions by the time school starts.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Western Avenue Bridge replacement in Augusta to change traffic flow starting this fall
The $30.9 million project, which will replace the heavily trafficked bridge carrying U.S. Route 202 over Interstate 95 in Augusta, will impact traffic for about a year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Man injured in Windsor tractor accident
The victim was clearing a house lot off Windsor Neck Road when the incident occurred, according to Fire Chief Arthur Strout.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Aug. 9-16, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Student urges Readfield-area school board to listen to teachers
Several people spoke at Thursday night’s special board meeting, including Maranacook Community High School teachers and a student who said communication from administration is lacking.
Posted inMaine
Commission investigating Lewiston mass shooting to release final report next week
The panel investigating the state’s deadliest shooting will release its findings and recommendations on Tuesday.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Ocean State Job Lot to open new location in Augusta’s Turnpike Mall
The new location for the discount retailer fills the space of the former Christmas Tree Shops, which closed last year.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World
Woman charged in brazen plot to extort Elvis Presley’s family and auction off Graceland
Lisa Jeanine Findley falsely claimed Presley’s daughter Lisa Marie borrowed $3.8 million from a bogus private lender and pledged Graceland as collateral for the loan.