With the coronavirus pandemic reducing the amount of time students are spending in school, nearly half as many meals are being served, resulting in revenue loss.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Kennebec County official facing sexual assault charges has history of prior job misconduct, documents say
James Saucier, 58, of Belgrade, who has been on paid administrative leave since April 9, 2020, has a track record of misusing county property and violating direct orders.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
COVID-19 case reported at Augusta elementary school
Hussey Elementary School in Augusta will remain open, and contact tracing determined there were no other close contacts.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta’s Red Barn to open location on State Street
The popular restaurant has leased 256 State St., the Augusta location of Frosty’s Donuts, for a fried chicken takeout restaurant, which is scheduled to open March 1.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Despite pandemic, Viles Arboretum’s Table Tour continues
The annual event was limited to 160 people, who were given staggered entry to the arboretum’s trails to enjoy hot food while walking, skiing or snowshoeing.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Chapel Street apartment fire displaces 7 in Augusta; no one injured
Augusta Fire Chief Dave Groder said the fire originated in a third-floor apartment where the smoke detector had been removed.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
United Way of Kennebec Valley holds virtual campaign celebration
Event covered 2020 fundraising campaign, awards presented, board members recognized, new board members named.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Civic Center could be mass vaccination site
City officials are in talks with state and MaineGeneral officials about using the Augusta Civic Center as the site of public COVID-19 vaccination clinics, but no agreement has been reached to move forward.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Council confirms city’s new fire chief
Dave Groder, 54, of Oakland, a three-decade Augusta firefighter, confirmed as chief of department Thursday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Glenridge long-term care center in Augusta
MaineGeneral Health spokesperson Joy McKenna said eight residents and five staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since Jan. 15.