If it can be removed, city officials discuss using the trestle as part of a proposal to build a pedestrian-and-bike crossing on the former railroad bridge over the Kennebec River.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell’s Gerry Mahoney remembered as history buff, advocate for city development
Mahoney, who served on numerous city groups and aided in many area projects, died Sept. 1.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Students adjusting well, remote learning going ‘smoothly’ for Gardiner-area schools
Maine School Administrative District 11 officials report that, in some cases, parents are having a harder time adjusting to remote learning than most young students.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Pandemic, shortage of judges, and social distancing slow wheels of justice
Augusta’s Capital Judicial Center the site of the state’s first trial since the coronavirus pandemic halted trials in March.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education, Varsity Maine
Mascot nickname list narrows as Skowhegan-area school district OKs modified fall sports plan
The district’s soft start plan ends Friday and kindergarten through sixth grade start in-person classes five days a week on Monday, which has some teachers apprehensive about teaching and controlling the increased number under COVID-19 restrictions.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education, Varsity Maine
Fairfield-area school district authorizes fall sports under guidelines from MPA
In an 11-1 vote, the board of directors for Maine School Administrative District 49 authorized fall sports to operate under modified conditions.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Schools and Education, Varsity Maine
Fall sports to happen in Gardiner-area school district, some in modified form
Athletic Director Nate Stubbert told the Maine School Administrative District 11 board of directors the soccer, cross-country and field hockey seasons will happen this fall at the high school and middle school levels. Stubbert also said the high school golf season is a go.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Small Augusta protest against systemic racism draws visit from Gov. Janet Mills
Jerry Laber, organizer of Central Maine Against Systemic Racism, said the group is looking to bridge the gap between government officials and protesters.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner continues debate on ‘normalizing’ marijuana
As city officials move closer to approving a temporary ban on more cannabis shops in the city, some people say normalizing marijuana is dangerous for young children and teenagers.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
City Council OKs Waterville’s membership in U.S. Conference of Mayors, benefitting land trust housing
The Waterville Community Land Trust was successful in requesting the city spend $2,000 so Waterville can become a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, allowing the nonprofit land trust to apply for grants for affordable housing for families.