The town of Dresden’s new town administrator moved to Maine from Georgia and is looking forward to getting involved in local government.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Man sought in Dresden standoff arrested in Augusta
Nathon A. Taylor, 41, was sought on an outstanding warrant from Androscoggin County, leading to a standoff on Middle Road.
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Standoff in Dresden ends without arrest of man sought by police
Police are still seeking Nathon A. Taylor, 41, on an arrest warrant.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Dresden town administrator moving back out West as town searches for replacement
Michael Henderson, who took the positions three years ago, will be in the position until the end of the year, officials said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Positive COVID-19 cases reported Gardiner middle, two Hallowell-area elementary schools
One cohort at Gardiner Area Middle School has entered fully remote learning, the second time a school in Maine School Administrative District 11 has entered “red” protocols, while contact tracing is underway for a pair of Regional School Unit 2 buildings.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections
Augusta-area voters, not deterred by pandemic, line up to vote
Despite what is expected to be a record-breaking number of people voting by absentee before the election, numerous central Maine residents voting in person at the polls on Election Day.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Richmond elementary school undergoing contact tracing, preparing for possible remote learning
Contact tracing underway at Marcia Buker Elementary School is unrelated to the Dresden Elementary case reported earlier in the week.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections
Former representative Pierce vying to win back seat from Hepler in Maine House District 53
State Rep. Allison Hepler, D-Woolwich, is facing a challenge from Jeffrey Pierce, who she defeated in 2018 for the District 53 seat in the state House of Representatives.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Tonya Arnold takes over as Hallowell-area RSU 2 superintendent
Arnold, who has more than 20 years of experience as an educator, was previously the superintendent at Vinalhaven School and Monhegan Island School.
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Early morning wildlife tour offers panoramic views of Swan Island
A half-dozen visitors took an eight-mile trip through various animal habitats Saturday on the Kennebec River island.