The nonprofit Kennebec Valley Council of Governments is partnering with a New Hampshire company to offer drop-off locations across the Kennebec Valley for recycling clothing and other items.
Molly Shelly
Molly Shelly covers the Fairfield beat for the Morning Sentinel. Molly recently earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Temple University where she worked as a reporter/photographer for the campus sports site Owls247.com. While at Temple Molly also fulfilled multiple internships with news outlets such as NBC Sports Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and WBCB 1490 am. A native of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Molly now resides in Waterville.
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Waterville Democrats nominate former City Councilor Jay Coelho as candidate for mayor
Along with Coelho, 11 other Democrats were nominated as the party’s candidates in the November election.
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Temple Academy, Centerpoint Community Church ending affiliation
The 45-year relationship between Temple Academy and Centerpoint Community Church, both of Waterville, is coming to an end so the school can better establish itself as a nondenominational Christian institution.
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China’s longtime clerk becomes new town manager
Becky Hapgood, who worked as the China town clerk for more than 26 years, said she’s most excited to continue serving residents in her new role as town manager.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Winslow school district drafts back-to-school plan
Despite lacking key information from Gov. Janet Mills, the Winslow Public School District has drafted a plan for instruction in the school year and invested $52,000 in laptop computers to ensure enough are available for remote learning.
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Winslow Fire Department seeks to buy another used ambulance
Since putting its first used ambulance into service July 6, the Fire Department has transported 32 patients, with only two calls requiring coverage from Delta Ambulance.
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Norridgewock man indicted on manslaughter charges in 2019 crash
Police: David “Mike” Obert, 51, was driving on Ward Hill Road in Madison on the morning of July 4, 2019, when his dump truck collided with a Pontiac Torrent driven by Joyce Gipson, 85, killing her and her husband, Keith Blackwell, 80.
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Winslow firm stays strong during pandemic
Standard Waterproofing had to adjust quickly once the coronavirus pandemic hit, but has remained busy during COVID-19 — including working on the Lockwood Hotel and the sprawling Colby athletic complex, both under construction in Waterville.
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Fire in Skowhegan destroys mobile home, kills five animals
The double wide mobile home, located on Hanover Street in Skowhegan, was completely destroyed by a kitchen fire that broke out Friday evening.
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Oakland-based RSU 18 superintendent shares back-to-school plan
Regional School Unit 18 has developed a draft of what the upcoming school year could look like for students, including giving parents the option of having their children taught remotely, whether that is required or not.