Maine COVID-19 test backlog swells to 56,000, and wastewater testing expands
Meanwhile, hospitalizations have dropped for a third day in a row, another sign that the omicron surge may be easing.
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Waterville student’s letter prompts COVID-19 safety talks
Waterville Junior High School Principal Don Roux told the Waterville Board of Education on Monday that a letter to the Morning Sentinel editor written by a seventh grader prompted him to launch discussions with the student leadership team.
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Waterville seeks assistant superintendent who would move into top position
The Waterville Board of Education plans to hold a public meeting Feb. 7 to discuss the hiring of an assistant superintendent.
Repairs nearing completion after severed cable leads to phone, internet outage in Waterville
Legislature fails to override veto of bill that would have allowed farm workers to unionize
After failed efforts to find a buyer, panel seeks new path toward reopening Hampden waste-to-energy plant
Augusta police chief adds assistant city manager to job duties
Hydro-Quebec stops work on Canadian section of NECEC power line
Justin Poirier begins work as Monmouth’s new town manager
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Sports Posted: 4:22 PM
NFL notebook: Giants definitely ‘not trading for Deshaun Watson’
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Sports Posted: 4:22 PM
Beltran brings his own baggage to next year’s Hall of Fame ballot
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Local & State Posted: 4:06 PM
Legislature fails to override veto of bill that would have allowed farm workers to unionize
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Local & State Posted: 4:03 PM
Repairs nearing completion after severed cable leads to phone, internet outage in Waterville
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Boston Celtics Posted: 4:01 PM
Marcus Smart’s return helps Celtics starting five set an entirely different tone
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Business Posted: 4:01 PM
How Fed interest hikes could affect mortgages, car loans, card rates
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Business Posted: 3:38 PM
Fed plans to raise key interest rates as soon as March to cool inflation
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Local & State Posted: 3:34 PM
After failed efforts to find a buyer, panel seeks new path toward reopening Hampden waste-to-energy plant
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Nation & World Posted: 3:21 PM
Pope’s right knee ligament inflamed, curbing mobility
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Business Posted: 3:09 PM
Gov. Mills swears in attorney William Harwood as public advocate
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Posted: 2:25 PM
Live music at Mixers this weekend
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Sports Posted: 2:02 PM
Sports Digest: Local boxers win at regional Golden Gloves championship
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Local & State
Driver suffers serious injuries following crash on I-95 in Waterville
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Schools and Education
Waterville student’s letter prompts COVID-19 safety talks
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Business
Next chapter coming for Scrummy Afters in Hallowell following sale announcement
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Health Care
Maine hospitals see decline in number of COVID-19 patients
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Local & State
Augusta police chief adds assistant city manager to job duties
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Local & State
Cooking fire deemed cause of Augusta blaze that destroyed home
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Business
Industry group opposes big changes to medical cannabis industry in Maine
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Letters to the Editor
Seventh-grader, Gabrielle Johnson's letter: Waterville not doing enough to protect students
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Local & State
Child welfare workers sound alarm, telling lawmakers of heavy workloads and long hours
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Local & State
Waterville, Winslow officials urge DOT to close Ticonic Bridge during construction
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MAINE COVID-19 INFORMATION
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Business
Gov. Mills swears in attorney William Harwood as public advocate
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Maine Crime
Waterville man randomly shot pedestrian in eye with BB gun, police say
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Local & State
Winthrop Town Council updates pandemic, marijuana policies
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Opinion
Tell Us: Do you support the creation of a consumer-owned electric utility in Maine?
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Dana Wilde
Dana Wilde: Dreams of winter cold
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Letters to the Editor
Be well informed on new Alzheimer’s drug
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Local & State
Newspapers go to court to reveal state police misconduct records
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Local & State
Legislature fails to override veto of bill that would have allowed farm workers to unionize
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Local & State
Repairs nearing completion after severed cable leads to phone, internet outage in Waterville
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Local & State
After failed efforts to find a buyer, panel seeks new path toward reopening Hampden waste-to-energy plant
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Business
Hydro-Quebec stops work on Canadian section of NECEC power line
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Local & State
The 10 shootings examined by Maine’s Deadly Force Review Panel
Somerset County grand jury indicts man accused of firing gunshots over car dispute
Among the indictments handed up last week was Wade Curtis, 35, of Hartland, who's charged with reckless conduct with a firearm after police say he fired shots at a man over dispute about a car in November.
Augusta police chief adds assistant city manager to job duties
Jared Mills, the city's police chief since 2018, is now also Augusta's assistant city manager and will split his time between roles.
Cases closed in Kennebec County courts March 17-31, 2021
A roundup of cases closed at courts in Augusta and Waterville.
Our View: New Sea Dogs coach sends ‘powerful’ message
Katie Krall is one of a small but growing number of women wearing a professional baseball uniform.
Maine Voices Live with Ayumi Horie
The conversation with the Portland potter took place on Tuesday, Jan. 25.
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