“None of the three of us believe that this is a hoax or something to be taken lightly,” said Chris Mixon, select board member. “I encourage people to wear a face mask, I just don’t believe I have the authority to mandate it.”
2020
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
China farmer trades greenhouse frame for Vassalboro farmer’s pig to be named later
Former school mates and longtime friends barter for what they need, a greenhouse frame now for pork later.
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Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
As coronavirus pandemic rages, some high school basketball teams take the floor
A season of uncertainty opens with individualized skills and drills workouts, although some schools still in holding pattern.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Maine Film Center and Mid-Maine Technical Center to continue Maine Student Film Crew
Third workshop about stop-motion animation set for Dec. 10.
Posted inSports
Dick Allen, fearsome hitter and seven-time All-Star, dies at 78
Allen, who had his No. 15 retired by the Phillies this year, hit more home runs from 1964-74 than all but four players – all Hall of Famers.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Winslow Junior High and High School going remote until Jan. 4
Grade six is unaffected because it is at the old junior high school, and the elementary school will continue its hybrid learning.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
MaineCF Grants available for Kennebec County nonprofits
New funding focus in effect for 2021; application deadline is Feb. 15.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Franklin Memorial Hospital puts new visitation restrictions in place in response to COVID-19 surge
FARMINGTON — Consistent with Franklin Memorial Hospital’s commitment to help prevent further community spread of COVID-19 and to safeguard our colleagues, the hospital has implemented changes to its visitor policies that go into effect Tuesday, Dec. 8, according to a news release from the hospital. Visitors or escorts are not permitted on the Franklin Memorial Hospital […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Police say Massachusetts man carried, molested 7-year-old during attempted kidnapping of Lewiston girl
Kevin Dontae Nowell, 38, of Dorchester, Massachusetts, was arrested on Friday night and charged with burglary, attempted kidnapping and unlawful sexual contact with a minor.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta courthouse reopens to public
The Capital Judicial Center, closed for about two weeks after at least three employees tested positive for COVID-19, was back open Monday.