In the last five days, the number of reported COVID-19 cases in Kennebec County has nearly doubled, from 66 on Oct. 31 to 127, echoing the growth in the number of cases identified across Maine.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta schools to go remote for week after Thanksgiving
Board of Education agrees to one-week, post-holiday remote learning plan. Board also learns of three more COVID-19 cases than reported Tuesday.
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Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Political newcomer Allen wins at-large seat on Augusta City Council
Courtney Allen squared off against former City Councilor Harold Elliott Jr. for the at-large spot vacated by Darek Grant.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
Augusta-area voters, not deterred by pandemic, line up to vote
Despite what is expected to be a record-breaking number of people voting by absentee before the election, numerous central Maine residents voting in person at the polls on Election Day.
Posted inMaine, News
MaineHousing extends rent relief program
The agency says it has about $4 million left to help tenants adversely impacted by COVID-19 pay their rent in October and November.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
More than 2,000 turn out for Augusta food distribution
Volunteers handed out boxes containing meat, dairy products, fruits and vegetables and gallons of milk and frozen turkeys.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Garden club members place wreaths at Augusta, Hallowell cemeteries
Wreaths honor all veterans past, present and future.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Indictments handed up for drug trafficking in Augusta, Gardiner, Waterville
Police searches turned up drugs and guns, leading to arrests of New Yorkers, as well as those from central Maine.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Drive in and drive out Farm to Family Fest set for Oct. 29
Event hosted by the Augusta Food Bank.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Fall clean-up for St. Michael Parish cemeteries to begin Nov. 2
Fall clean-up for the following St. Michael Parish cemeteries will begin the week of Nov. 2, according to a news release from David Madore, chairman, St. Michael Parish, Augusta. In Augusta: • St. Augustine, 61-65 Townsend Road; • Holy Family, 139 Townsend Road; and • St. Mary’s (old), 142 Winthrop St. In Gardiner: • St. […]