AUGUSTA — The St. Michael School and Travis Mills Walk-A-Thon has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 25. The event will be held at the school at 56 Sewall St. For weeks, students at St. Michael School in Augusta have gathered pledges from their families, friends, and community members. Garnering support is not difficult once potential […]
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
West Gardiner senior named National Merit Scholar semi-finalist
Brett Palmer of West Gardiner, a senior at Gardiner Area High School, is a 2022 National Merit Scholar semi-finalist. He has advanced to the final round of the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars competition, according to a news release from the school. Palmer is one of six seniors in Maine to achieve this level and one […]
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Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Madison auxiliary fills backpacks for children who enter DHHS system
In observance of April as Children and Youth Month, members of the Tardiff-Belanger American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39, Madison, donated backpacks and many essential items such as clothes, pajamas, toothpaste, toothbrushes, diapers, jackets, socks, hygiene products for older children and toys. These items benefit the children who will enter the Department of Health and Human […]
Posted inNation & World
Urvashi Vaid, forward-thinking rights activist, dies at 63
From 1989 to 1992, Vaid was the executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, leading the country’s oldest national LGBTQ advocacy organization during a tumultuous period.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Astros homer five times in second inning, beat Red Sox, 13-4
Boston starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi gives up nine runs in the second inning, one on a homer by former UMaine player Jeremy Pena.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council approves rezoning Highwood Street property for housing project
City councilors also approve request by fire Chief Shawn Esler to spend $60,000 on a study to assess the Fire Department’s EMS services, which would help determine whether the department should continue to partner with Delta Ambulance.
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Sports Digest: Austria upsets Czech Republic in hockey world championships
Austria has never beaten the Czechs at a major tournament.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Ad wars begin in Maine governor’s race
The Maine Republican Party’s first TV ad criticizes Gov. Janet Mills’ administration for its approach to LGBTQ issues in kindergarten classrooms.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Wales-based RSU 4 budget meeting to be held Wednesday night
The $21.3 million proposed budget is a 8.8% increase from the current spending plan of $19.5 million.
Posted inNation & World
North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un faces ‘huge dilemma’ on aid as virus surges
Whatever North Korea’s state-controlled media say about those who are sick, the outbreak is likely several times worse.