Dr. Laurel Parker is taking extra precautions — as her work takes her into the heart of the struggle with the coronavirus pandemic — even as she comes home to help her family adjust.
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Kennebec County considers adding deputies as Maine State Police withdraws local patrols
Under a proposed agreement, Maine State Police would cover two zones in Kennebec County; currently deputies and troopers alternate coverage of six zones in the county.
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Augusta targets reopening city hall to public June 1
Hatch Hill landfill will resume taking recycling and charging normal fees on Monday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Central Maine churches getting creative to keep services going
Members of central Maine churches have gathered for Zoom and drive-in services for community connection.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta, Kennebec County secure CARES funds for coronavirus expenses
The funds, awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, are intended to help defray public safety costs stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Amy Calder: Living one day at a time
Being out of work during the coronavirus pandemic is tough for a small Waterville family, but they try to be positive, Amy Calder writes.
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Central Maine police weigh order requiring face coverings in public
Police throughout the region have discussed treating the matter on a case-by-case basis, with plenty of common sense and an eye toward education.
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Skowhegan Drive-In Theatre owner deciding whether to reopen this season due to pandemic
Owner Don Brown of Delaware: There are several issues to consider in deciding whether to reopen movie theater this season.
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$75.5 million effort in Pittsfield will double coronavirus test swab production
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Cianbro Corp. Chairman Peter Vigue and officials of Puritan Medical Products Co. announced that they are building a new factory to produce about 20 million more swabs and create 150 jobs.
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Augusta laying off about 30 city employees
Revenue shortfalls and increased costs related to the coronavirus pandemic force city layoffs and furlough days.