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Maine, Morning Sentinel

A Solon landmark gets new owners — and a much-needed facelift

by Taylor Abbott November 7, 2021November 8, 2021

Thanks to a lot of TLC, a now-dilapidated but storied hotel in Solon is on its way to reopening next year.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Plan for downtown Gardiner’s future nears completion

by Jessica Lowell November 7, 2021November 8, 2021

Draft of Heart of Gardiner plan includes range of recommendations, including enhancing the entrances to downtown Gardiner and redesigning Arcade parking lot.

Maine

Fairfield holds groundbreaking ceremony for long-planned Fire Training Facility

by Kaitlyn Budion November 6, 2021November 6, 2021

Town officials gathered at the site of the future facility off Industrial Drive on Saturday.

Maine

At Quarry Road Trails Fall Festival, visitors bask in the brisk fall weather

by Kaitlyn Budion November 6, 2021November 6, 2021

Quarry Road Trails brought back the Fall Festival after a hiatus last year, and visitors were able to enjoy a clear fall day and the variety of activities set up.

Arts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Maine

For central Maine entertainment venues, the show must go on … with precautions

by Jessica Lowell November 6, 2021November 6, 2021

While concert halls and theaters are ready to welcome back both performers and audiences, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a challenge.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

School districts in central Maine hustle to bring COVID-19 vaccine to their youngest students

by Emily Duggan, Amy Calder and Evan W. Houk November 5, 2021November 6, 2021

Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for the vaccine and some school districts in the region will host clinics as soon as next week.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

CDC investigates second outbreak at Augusta rehab facility

by Jessica Lowell November 5, 2021November 5, 2021

Sixteen cases have been reported among the facility’s residents, and 11 cases have been reported among staff, Robert Long, spokesman for the CDC, said.

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Northern Light Health facilities in central Maine to increase starting pay for workers

by Haley Hersey November 5, 2021November 6, 2021

The health system, which has locations in Waterville, Pittsfield and elsewhere, will boost pay to $17 an hour at certain locations in an effort to lure and retain staff.