As the Snow Pond Center for the Arts plans its first craft brew and music festival for Sept. 11 on Messalonskee Lake, other annual gatherings are planning returns as COVID-19 pandemic precautions are eased.
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Posted inBusiness, Morning Sentinel
Complex worker shortage problem strains businesses, employees in central Maine
Employers are struggling to hire in Maine and across the nation, which experts say is the result of several factors exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Officials: Person rescued from Kennebec River after jumping from Carter Memorial Bridge
Rescue workers from the Waterville Fire Department retrieved the person, who was taken to MaineGeneral Medical Center’s Thayer Campus for treatment.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Morning Sentinel
Colby College’s Museum of Art reopening to public next month
The reopening coincides with final weekend of the ‘Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948-1960’ exhibition.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Former Unity College employee sentenced to 2 years in prison for embezzling more than $500,000
Beth Bing, 49, of Waterville, was sentenced Tuesday in federal court in Bangor.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Single-vehicle crash damages house, knocks out power in Augusta, Sidney
The crash occurred Tuesday night on Townsend Road, police said.
Posted inBusiness, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Proposal to sell old Winslow Junior High School rejected again
Town officials say they will not move forward with proposal to sell old school to Kennebec Valley Community Action Program so building could be developed into affordable housing for older residents.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Winslow Public Schools plan full, in-person learning this fall, student vaccine clinic in June
District expects to offer optional remote learning programs this fall.
Posted inBusiness, Morning Sentinel
As prices skyrocket, lumber and building supply companies expanding in central Maine
Waterville-based Ware-Butler Building Supply and Pleasant River Lumber Co. recently acquired three local building supply and hardware retailers.
Posted inBusiness, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine seasonal food establishments look forward to ‘huge summer’ after pandemic downturn
Owners of some seasonal eateries said they’re making adjustments to make the most of the moment as the state loosens pandemic restrictions for businesses and more people flock to outdoor and indoor locations.