Kennebec, Somerset counties reduce inmate populations to keep coronavirus out of jails

Kennebec County has been working with the district attorney's office to identify inmates with 30 days or fewer left on their sentences to be released early.

Some raise concern that Augusta schools not doing enough to educate in pandemic

Online learning a challenge because not all students, families have devices or internet connections.

Augusta orders all nonessential businesses to close

The order, in effect Friday at noon, directs all nonessential businesses — even those not open to the public — to shut down due to concerns of spreading coronavirus.

Augusta’s J.S. McCarthy remains open for business following layoffs

The commercial printer in Augusta issued a statement Wednesday to say it continues to operate as an essential business, using new public health directives to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Kennebec Historical Society honored

Grappling with garbage amid coronavirus, central Maine towns modify waste collection

Area municipalities have changed the way people can get rid of their trash, while some have even closed their facilities.

Prepared in advance for the coronavirus, Augusta’s St. Michael School was ready for online learning

The Augusta-based Catholic school is using virtual platforms like Zoom and Facebook Live to reach students.

Togus VA adds external triage tent to handle coronavirus cases, testing

VA Maine Healthcare-Togus looks to lessen the potential for infection in main hospital building by adding the new unit outside.

J.S. McCarthy Printers lays off workers at Augusta printing plant

Longtime employee Reno Cyr Sr. said workers were told Monday the layoffs are temporary, and he hopes to return to work there later this year.

Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services

While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.