The class, to debut in the fall, will teach students both programming skills and the “social implications of computers.”
Meg Robbins
Meg Robbins covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, China and Vassalboro for the Morning Sentinel. Though she grew up in New Jersey, her ties to Maine reach back generations. Meg’s work has appeared in the Vineyard Gazette, Pine Tree Watch, NJ Spotlight and various other outlets. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Meg began working for the Morning Sentinel in Sept. 2018 after living in South Africa for a year, where she produced a documentary about stand-up comedy. She geeks out over “Saturday Night Live,” movies, cats and good coffee.
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Thorndike grows fire department to six; threat to public safety subsides
Twenty-eight Thorndike firefighters resigned last week, but now the situation has “significantly improved,” said Bill Gillespie, president of the Waldo County Fire Chiefs Association.
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With CBD oil facility looking to expand into Oakland, council debates town’s ability to regulate
A hemp processor wants to build a cannabidiol extraction laboratory at the former Guardian Building facility on Kennedy Memorial Drive; the processor’s attorney and Oakland councilors clashed over whether the practice is legal under state law.
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Opt-out tax bill endorsed by town of China draws mixed response at hearing
The Legislature’s Taxation Committee heard testimony Wednesday on a proposal that would allow municipalities to opt out of collecting personal property and business equipment taxes.
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Legislature to take public comment on opt-out tax bill proposal by town of China
A public hearing will be held Wednesday on a proposed bill to allow municipalities to opt out of collecting personal property and business equipment taxes.
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Maine regulators to investigate CMP over Jackman area service complaints
Three 10-person complaints of increased outages and an insufficient workforce against Central Maine Power Co. were filed by towns in the same area within a month of each other.
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Lone Thorndike firefighter remains after rest of department resigns during heated meeting
Thorndike firefighting personnel clashed with the town’s selectmen Wednesday night after their leader, George Russell, was forced out of his deputy chief position over a letter Waldo County officials sent.
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Waldo county officials: Former Thorndike deputy fire chief was a danger
A letter from the heads of four emergency service agencies conveyed a lack of faith in George Russell, Thorndike’s deputy fire chief, who has since stepped down.
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Winslow officials to discuss controversial school renovation glitch with attorney
The Town Council and the school board will convene to discuss next steps with legal counsel after the school renovation project was projected to come in $3 million over the budget that voters approved in June.
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Farmington dogsled race preserves Maine tradition
The only dogsledding competition left in Maine saw a successful weekend with a turnout of more than 50 racers.