The federal agency is, however, still advising that people who are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness wear a mask indoors.
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Several central Maine schools lift mask mandate, making face coverings optional for students and staff
The state is no longer recommending schools require masks, following updated guidance from the Maine CDC on Wednesday.
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Augusta arboretum’s trail-side meal draws hundreds
AUGUSTA — Viles Arboretum’s Table Tour event, held on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, served nearly 300 people, according to a news release from the arboretum. The fundraiser sent participants on a one-mile snowy trek where they could partake of soups, a turkey dinner, tacos and warm cookies, all prepared in the Arboretum’s commercial kitchen […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Cony high, middle school lists 2nd quarter honor roll
AUGUSTA — Cony Middle and High School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Khadeeja Alsaleem, Emily Atigian, Raegan Bechard, Jamison Bragdon, Elijah Brann, Indiya Clarke, Liam Cotnoir,Emma Crosby, Kevin Curtis, Haylee Cyr, Hailey Fischer, Julia Habib, Brianna Harriman and Alexis […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Maine photographer to hold photo project workshops
AUGUSTA — Maine photographer Séan Alonzo Harris’s “Light Confirms My Reality,” a community-based photo project and exhibition in collaboration with faculty and students at the University of Maine at Augusta and the Charles Danforth Gallery, is scheduled to be on view Wednesday, March 9, through Thursday, March 31, at the 46 University Drive gallery. The […]
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Augusta university names fall president’s, dean’s lists
University of Maine at Augusta has announced the 2021 fall semester full-time president’s list and the 2021 fall semester full-time dean’s list. UMA President’s List Androscoggin County Braelyn Bailey of Durham; Sarah Bedard of Lewiston; Becca Budesheim of Lisbon Falls; Sarah Cougle of Auburn; Taylor Day of Turner; Kira Gelinas of Poland; Cameron Gilman of […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville child assault cases among latest indictments from grand jury
Waterville and Vassalboro men were indicted in separate cases of alleged child assaults as part of indictments from a Kennebec County grand jury.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta cracks down on neglected, dangerous buildings
Many of the problematic properties are owned by absentee owners, including large banks or limited liability companies that make it difficult for city officials to determine who or what owns certain buildings.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Preparations underway to bring 25 sturgeon sculptures to sites in Augusta by June
A prototype of a sturgeon with a curled tail has been completed and a search is ongoing for artists to paint the fish for the Augusta Downtown Alliance’s public art program.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Augusta officials decide city flagpoles to remain only for ‘governmental’ flags
Following separate requests to fly a Pride flag and an Irish flag, city officials have declined to allow other flags on city poles.