Josh Johnstone, a rigger at Bath Iron Works, says he’s struggling with whether to pursue an unemployment claim or look for work elsewhere as Maine sees a large volume of initial claims for unemployment insurance.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Sewers in Mt. Vernon area team up to stitch protective masks
June Cauldwell and several others are sewing masks for rescue workers and those with illnesses to help protect them during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Gardiner convenience store burgled early Saturday
Cumberland Farms, normally open 24 hours a day, was burglarized early Saturday when two suspects broke in and stole several hundred dollars worth of merchandise.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell’s Vaughan Woods closed due to COVID-19 outbreak; others looking at restrictions of recreational areas
The recreation area closed to the public — until further notice — on Saturday, due to “the lack of social distancing practices on the part of visitors.”
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City budget review, bag ban suspension on Waterville agenda
The Waterville City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to review an updated preliminary city budget whose numbers look a lot different than they did two weeks ago because of changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Local truckers still delivering the goods — despite coronavirus concerns
Bathrooms and hot meals are in short supply for those risking exposure to the coronavirus to supply the nation’s stores with needed products and supplies.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Hersom named superintendent in MSAD 49
Roberta Hersom succeeds Reza Namin, who resigned last August after a year on the job in Maine School Administrative District 49, based in Fairfield.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
St. Albans looks to make Town Office accessible to all
Rick Fisher said he began noticing the lack of accessibility when he became town manager last August.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan schools to provide weekend meals to 4,500 students
Skowhegan, Canaan and Norridgewock food programs are supplementing the efforts of MSAD 54, and Waterville Public Schools announced an expansion of its program next week.
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Central Maine organizations working to provide essential childcare
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley is joining the Children’s Place to provide a place where those considered essential workers can send their children.