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Augusta ponders budgeting despite coronavirus pandemic

by Keith Edwards April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Officials hope to approve a budget before start of fiscal year, but the coronavirus could have impact beyond health.

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Maine Catholic schools to hold virtual Spirit Week April 13-17

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

To celebrate the successful launch of distance learning at Maine Catholic schools and in the spirit of fun and community, Maine Catholic School Spirit Week will be held from Monday through Friday, April 13-17. Each day will have a different theme, with students participating virtually from home through Google Classroom, Zoom, Facebook Live, YouTube, and […]

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Applications open for Allagash Wilderness Waterway Visiting Artist Program

April 10, 2020April 9, 2020

AUGUSTA — Applications are open for the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Visiting Artist Program, which brings artists to the remote wilderness of Maine for two-weeks of solitude. The program provides artists with the opportunity to immerse themselves in a remote, rustic wilderness, to interpret and share their experiences through their medium, according to a news release […]

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Augusta students’ grades could be based on pre-pandemic classwork

by Keith Edwards April 9, 2020April 9, 2020

Educational guidelines proposed by school administrators would encourage, but not require, online learning.

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JMG gives $300,000 to students for groceries

April 8, 2020April 7, 2020

Relationship-based approach more critical during COVID-19.

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Maine says schools should plan to keep classrooms closed for rest of academic year

by Dennis Hoey April 7, 2020April 8, 2020

Maine’s commissioner of education is recommending that schools across the state plan to continue to replace in-person classroom and group instruction with remote and distance learning programs for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year. Pender Makin notified Maine school officials of her recommendation on Tuesday, saying she was basing her decision on guidance from […]

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Feeding programs fill the need for hungry Augusta residents

by Sam Shepherd April 7, 2020April 8, 2020

Needs for these program may increase, as data shows Augusta citizens experience more food insecurity and poverty than the statewide average.

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Augusta area organizations/nonprofits provide food in Augusta

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020

The following Augusta area organizations/nonprofit organizations are providing food in Augusta, according to a news release from Chief Jared J. Mills, Augusta Police Department. • Augusta Food Bank, 161 Mount Vernon Ave., 12:30-2:45 p.m. Monday through Wednesday regular distribution; and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday, KidsPaks. For more information, call 622-5225. • Boys & Girls […]

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