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Fire temporarily ceases operations at Willow Lane Farm in Harmony

by Taylor Abbott April 20, 2020April 20, 2020

In a Facebook post, the Magoon family said that no one was injured and no animals were lost and that they would be back in business in a few weeks.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Community support, hard work help Monmouth’s Cider Hollow Farm recover from fire

by Sam Shepherd April 20, 2020April 21, 2020

After being in “total disbelief” as the barn burned, the farm’s owners, with the community’s help, are beginning to rebuild.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel

Hundreds line capitol complex in Augusta to protest coronavirus restrictions

by Keith Edwards April 20, 2020April 21, 2020

The protest, organized anonymously by groups calling themselves Mainers Against Excessive Quarantine and ReOpen Maine, drew an estimated 300 people and came amid similar gatherings across the country.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Thomas College students donate programs to Maine teachers during school closures

by Molly Shelly April 19, 2020April 20, 2020

The programs created by 28 Thomas students incorporate augmented reality and interactive learning to boost engagement for local teachers while distance learning continues.

Business, Kennebec Journal, Maine

Augusta Civic Center could be $700,000 in the hole by September

by Keith Edwards April 19, 2020April 20, 2020

Event cancellations due to the coronavirus have halted revenues at the city-owned auditorium and meeting facility.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Augusta delays election, providing more time for signature-collecting

by Keith Edwards April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

The election planned for June to elect a new Augusta Board of Education member has been moved to July 14 due to coronavirus concerns.

Business, Maine, Morning Sentinel

Bigelow Brewing receives grant to help revitalize Skowhegan building

by Taylor Abbott April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

The Powers, who purchased the old Solon Manufacturing building last fall, are working closely with Artifex and will start looking at visuals of what their building is going to look like.