William “Bill” Bridgeo is stepping down Monday after 23 years overseeing the city of Augusta.
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After nearly 20 COVID-19 cases in first week, Augusta schools prepared to move to remote learning if needed
Though not on the table yet, remote learning was discussed at Wednesday night’s Augusta school board meeting in case the district’s COVID-19 cases increase.
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South Belfast Avenue opens to one-lane traffic during Augusta fishing facility construction
Road expected to be down to one lane for the next two to three weeks, according to state officials.
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Panel to shed light on its plan to rebalance Maine’s voting districts
Maine’s congressional districts are about to get a makeover, as a legislative commission contemplates how to move about 23,300 voters out of what is now the 1st District in response to the latest federal census.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Days after classes begin, COVID-19 cases reported at schools in central Maine
Because of the universal mask mandate at the elementary schools, close contacts who have been identified need not quarantine if they do not show symptoms of the virus, according to officials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta will have contested races for mayor, City Council and school board
Current At-Large Councilor Marci Alexander and Mark O’Brien, a former councilor and school board chairperson, seek to be elected mayor.
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Hygge topic of virtual workshop
Simple Living Coach & Consultant Lisa Luken will illustrate what hygge is and where it’s from at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, via Zoom. Luken will share why it’s important for happiness and teach how to create and embrace it in your life year-round. Those who attend can walk away with new insights and ideas […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Fishing facility construction causes temporary road closure in Augusta
South Belfast Avenue only expected to be closed Tuesday. Augusta Police Chief Jared Mills says the closure could be extended, however, if unforeseen circumstances arise.
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Spectrum Generations receives $10K to benefit meals program
AUGUSTA — Spectrum Generations received a $10,000 donation from Kennebec Savings Bank on July 30 to support the organization’s Meals on Wheels program. The program provides nutritionally balanced meals for homebound individuals 60 or older and to people with a disability who are unable to prepare a meal because of physical or mental limitations. Meals […]
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Soaring home sale prices prompt Augusta to ponder property revaluation
Officials warn a revaluation, in the current market, is likely to push more of the property tax burden onto residents.