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Augusta rescinds coronavirus emergency declaration

by Keith Edwards July 20, 2020July 21, 2020

City officials warn residents they must continue to be vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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United Way of Kennebec Valley to host Golf Scramble Aug. 10

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

The United Way of Kennebec Valley’s 50th annual Golf Scramble will be held Monday, Aug. 10, at the Augusta Country Club in Manchester, according to a news release from the organization. Last year, the United Way raised more than $20,000 for 50 local partner programs — a new record with the help of all 27 […]

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Job Corps plans to host virtual information session July 22

July 17, 2020July 27, 2020

Job Corps will host a virtual information session at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, according to a news release from the Job Corps Office in Augusta. Those who are between the ages 16 and 24 and think they might want to apply to Job Corps, here’s what is needed to get started: Birth certificate, social […]

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Central Maine polls see slow but steady turnout

by Jessica Lowell July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

Tuesday’s election brings out voters and challenges, as a number of delayed open Town Meetings are being held by secret ballot and the number of absentee ballots are expected to be higher than usual.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Hatch Hill landfill in Augusta reopening Saturdays

by Keith Edwards July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

The landfill is still not accepting cash — credit or debit cards only — but otherwise has largely returned to normal operations, accepting household trash and recycling from Tuesday through Saturday.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Colonial Theater hires interim leader to take on fundraising, restoration of Augusta theater

by Keith Edwards July 14, 2020July 15, 2020

Kathi Wall previously led The Edge teen center, Augusta Boys and Girls Club, and the Maine Lakes Resource Center.

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Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services updates office protocols for COVID-19

July 14, 2020July 9, 2020

In an effort to continue to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services will continue to serve the public by phone appointment, the use of video appointments and a video intercom system with secure drop boxes for customers that wish to deliver documents in person, according to a news release from […]