Hussey Elementary School in Augusta will remain open, and contact tracing determined there were no other close contacts.
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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.
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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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta mother gets books into hands of city students through sixth grade
Crystal Schmidt, whose son, Ricky, is in kindergarten, had the idea to help students with their literacy and keep things interesting while they are home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
MaineGeneral opens new addiction practice for those seeking treatment
MaineGeneral Addiction Medicine has locations in Waterville and Augusta for people seeking treatment for substance use disorder, opiate use disorder and treatment of other addictive substances.