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.
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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.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
MaineGeneral’s ‘selective’ vaccination pilot program was inconsistent with state policy, DHHS commissioner says
At a news briefing Thursday, Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew said the DHHS ‘got assurances’ that selective vaccination processes will not continue at MaineGeneral Health.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Alarm system saves Augusta home from severe fire damage, officials say
No one was home at the time of the fire at 7 Buena Vista Drive, but one of the family’s cats perished and another was missing following the blaze.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
MaineGeneral Health did not intend to offer ‘privileged access’ to COVID-19 vaccine, official says
The hospital’s 17-person Board of Directors was largely unavailable for comment on questions of vaccine equity, but the board chairman said the recent vaccine clinic was done according to CDC guidelines and provided useful feedback in making the process better.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Police, friends continue to search for missing Augusta man
Pierre ‘Pete’ Bolduc was last seen more than a week ago in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Kennebec County maintenance manager sexually assaulted female inmate assigned to work for him, police allege in documents
James Saucier, 58, of Belgrade, was arrested last week on three counts of gross sexual assault in connection with the case, and the alleged victim told authorities she wasn’t the first incarcerated female he had assaulted.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta manager picks veteran firefighter as city’s next fire chief
The City Council will vote on the appointment of Dave Groder, a firefighter in Augusta for the last 33 years, on Thursday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Kennebec County facilities manager charged in sexual assault case
James Saucier, 58, of Belgrade, has been charged by Augusta police with three counts of gross sexual assault involving a 45-year-old woman.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Nor’easter dumps more than 6 inches of snow on central Maine
Snow started Monday evening and was expected to continue into Tuesday evening, with wind gusts and some outages reported as the storm blew into the region.