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Grappling with garbage amid coronavirus, central Maine towns modify waste collection

by Keith Edwards and Sam Shepherd March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

Area municipalities have changed the way people can get rid of their trash, while some have even closed their facilities.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Prepared in advance for the coronavirus, Augusta’s St. Michael School was ready for online learning

by Dave Dyer March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

The Augusta-based Catholic school is using virtual platforms like Zoom and Facebook Live to reach students.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Togus VA adds external triage tent to handle coronavirus cases, testing

by Keith Edwards March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

VA Maine Healthcare-Togus looks to lessen the potential for infection in main hospital building by adding the new unit outside.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Maine

J.S. McCarthy Printers lays off workers at Augusta printing plant

by Jessica Lowell March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

Longtime employee Reno Cyr Sr. said workers were told Monday the layoffs are temporary, and he hopes to return to work there later this year.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services

by Sam Shepherd March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Monmouth, Hallowell officers in isolation as call volumes decrease for central Maine police departments

by Sam Shepherd March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

Hallowell and Monmouth police departments each have an officer in isolation, and central Maine departments are seeing fewer calls due to the coronavirus.

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Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services receives award for veteran advocacy

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020

On Feb. 24, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services received the 2020 Abraham Lincoln Pillar of Excellence Award for Innovative State Programs from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, according to a news release from Melissa Willette, director of communications, Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services in Augusta. Since 2011, the VA has recognized its state […]