After some early supply chain issues in 2020, local food banks in Gardiner, Monmouth, Augusta and Hallowell are stocked for what may come in the new year.
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Farmington man injured in Monday night crash in Fairfield
Police said speed and road conditions may have been factors in the crash, and authorities said the driver was not wearing his seatbelt at the time.
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State Fire Marshal’s office investigating rash of Unity fires
The fire at the United Methodist Church was believed to have broken out in the basement Monday evening, the town’s third fire in a span of six days.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Sappi receives sustainability award for money-saving environmental project at Somerset Mill
The company was named a recipient of the Leadership in Sustainability — Water Award from the American Forest & Paper Association for a project at the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Maine CDC reports 21-case outbreak of COVID-19 at Hannaford distribution center in Winthrop
An outbreak at Winthrop’s ADUSA Distribution LLC appears to be a product of “community transmission,” according to officials.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-based, Fairfield-based school districts report COVID-19 cases
The superintendents sent letters saying that the districts were made aware of the cases before Christmas Day and expect students to return to school Jan. 4.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta child care to remain closed another week
Officials are concerned there could be another spike in COVID-19 cases due to families getting together for holidays.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner closes City Hall, library to public until Jan. 18
A news release said the closure was due to an anticipated rise in COVID-19 cases after holiday gatherings and travel.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop Public Schools cap number of students able to participate in remote learning to 100
With coronavirus relief funds not extending past Dec. 30, the district can’t afford to hire new teachers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Michael Faass, a northern Georgia transplant, becomes Dresden’s new town administrator
The town of Dresden’s new town administrator moved to Maine from Georgia and is looking forward to getting involved in local government.