With a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in Maine, communities and families are finding new and less risky ways to celebrate the holidays.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner, Hallowell schools prepare Thanksgiving baskets for area families
Both Gardiner Area High School and Hall-Dale Middle and High School have seen an increase in need for — and support from — community members.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Cannabis Report
Wellness Connection to open adult-use cannabis shop Monday in South Portland
The store marks the beginning of Maine’s largest marijuana company’s conversion from medical to recreational sales.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Gardiner area annual Thanksgiving event canceled
The annual Gardiner area Thanksgiving dinner, sponsored by the Valley of Augusta Scottish Rite Masons, is canceled for this year due to the ongoing pandemic. Anyone needing assistance is encouraged to call 211 for information.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
As COVID-19 continues to spread, who enforces mask mandates in central Maine?
Local officials continue to rely on education and voluntary compliance with public health orders to wear face coverings, even as rallies against wearing masks continue.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Parents urge Gardiner-area schools to stay in remote learning
Maine School Administrative District 11 is planning to resume in-person learning Nov. 9.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
Cusick, White reelected to Gardiner at-large seats; newcomer Sergent takes third seat
Tim Cusick and Maryann White are elected to their third terms on the Gardiner City Council; Penny Sergent wins the third at-large seat in her second try at a City Council seat.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
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, Maine
Gardiner bridge shift set to begin
Sometime this week, Reed & Reed is expected to shift a prefabricated bridge deck into place over Cobbosseecontee Stream, replacing the decades-old bridge that was demolished last week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Remote housing creates issues for remote learning; causing an interference with school work
Many families in the area are unable to get internet at their houses because of the remote nature of where they live.