Needs for these program may increase, as data shows Augusta citizens experience more food insecurity and poverty than the statewide average.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Main Street Skowhegan wins support from National Main Street Center
The support will allow Main Street Skowhegan to provide an environment for entrepreneurs and business owners to start businesses in town as well as bring new people into town.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Winslow considers buying two used ambulances
The Winslow Town Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday to consider authorizing the town manager to buy two used ambulances and necessary equipment to transport patients to hospitals.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Richmond hires new police chief
The Board of Selectmen on Monday voted to appoint Sgt. James Donnell as police chief, replacing Scott MacMaster, who has accepted the chief’s position in Hallowell.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner bridge replacement delayed due to coronavirus concerns
Starting Friday, Reed & Reed, the contractor on the Gardiner bridge replacement project, will stop work because of the coronavirus pandemic, putting the work there on hold.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
The show goes on, virtually, for central Maine music teachers
Music teachers at Hall-Dale Middle School, and Richmond Middle and High School are offering private lessons for their students while schools are closed.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner educators outline plans for continued school closure
As more restrictions on public gatherings are put in place, Gardiner-area educators outline plans to continue to provide education and meals to the district’s students.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner to consider delaying April meetings
The April 15 budget session and the April 22 city council meeting could be delayed.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Funds needed to restore Lake George Regional Park in Skowhegan
The chief administrator of the Skowhegan park land, which is primarily funded by local summer camp programs, says the property has the potential in the future to host weddings and rent the cabins to guests but is in need of major repairs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
First executive director exits at Augusta’s Colonial Theater
Peter Bezemes, hired as the vacant downtown Augusta theater’s first executive director, left the job earlier this year.