When the coronavirus pandemic arrived in central Maine, students at Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield had the equipment, know-how and organization to make equipment to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine police weigh order requiring face coverings in public
Police throughout the region have discussed treating the matter on a case-by-case basis, with plenty of common sense and an eye toward education.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville nonprofit’s business refurbishing computers staggered by pandemic
The organization — Give IT. Get IT. — collects computers, electronics from businesses, recycles material and refurbishes machines for community agencies and others.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville police search for suspect in Big Apple robbery
The suspect was wearing all black with a handkerchief around his face and is described as a white male who is about 6 feet tall and 180 pounds.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine municipalities still functioning as city, town offices remain closed to public
Employees in Waterville, Fairfield, Winslow and Skowhegan are finding tasks may take longer to accomplish, but they are getting things done while maintaining the safety recommendations.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
MOFGA, Maine Farmland Trust launch grants for farmers disrupted by coronavirus
“Things have really shifted rapidly and a lot of farms have lost sales from market disruptions,” said Sarah Alexander, executive director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardners Association.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Maine medical specialist says warmer weather doesn’t mean virus will be killed
In a Wednesday afternoon briefing, Northern Light Health announced that its own laboratories had processed more than 3,700 tests for coronavirus.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Winslow council gives preliminary OK for town to buy used ambulance
The council moved forward with the altered proposal to purchase one ambulance and related equipment for no more than $85,000. A final vote is scheduled for May 9.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas College students donate programs to Maine teachers during school closures
The programs created by 28 Thomas students incorporate augmented reality and interactive learning to boost engagement for local teachers while distance learning continues.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Maine International Film Festival still scheduled for July, organizers considering adjustments
“We’re proceeding subject to the guidance of medical professionals and any mandates that may be put into place,” said Mike Perreault, executive director of the Maine Film Center and Maine International Film Festival.