The center, which in recent years has drawn people looking to socialize during the day, is now focused on providing space for homeless people due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Man sought in Dresden standoff arrested in Augusta
Nathon A. Taylor, 41, was sought on an outstanding warrant from Androscoggin County, leading to a standoff on Middle Road.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Salvation Army of central Maine seeing drop in kettle donations, increase in need this holiday season
Scott Murray, central Maine’s Salvation Army regional corps officer, said donations were down almost 40% on Black Friday alone and behind overall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta store robbed early Friday morning, police say
Augusta police are seeking a man who they say demanded money and merchandise from the Circle K convenience store on Eastern Avenue around 3:30 a.m.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
St. Michael students donate items to Augusta Food Bank
AUGUSTA — Students at St. Michael School in Augusta participated in a “Week of Giving” food drive last week that generated not only a massive collection of food for people in need, but reinforced the importance of giving back to the community that has given them so much. “The drive began on Monday, Dec. 7, […]
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Council grants Raging Bull Saloon new liquor license despite complaints
A city licensing board recommended against renewing the bar’s license due to a number of complaints to police in its first year.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine to get 40% less vaccine than expected for next week
The Maine CDC was informed by Operation Warp Speed on Thursday that it will receive 8,775 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, not the 13,650 doses the state had been expecting.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Tail end of East Coast snowstorm spreads light snow over central Maine
The Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan areas appeared to have missed the brunt of the storm as only a few inches of snow fell and no serious accidents were reported by mid-afternoon.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
MaineGeneral medical doctor describes vaccination as quick, painless
Arun Ranganath, who specializes in critical care medicine and pulmonology at Alfond Center for Health in Augusta, was vaccinated Wednesday and recommends people not be afraid of taking it.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Police unsure what caused fatal Augusta crash
Scott Jones, 41, of Augusta was killed in an accident while driving his young daughter, who was injured.