Councilors were split on whether to support hiring more personnel to staff a third ambulance, voting 3-3 to table taking an initial vote on the proposed budget, with Mayor Mike Morris breaking the tie in favor of postponing the decision.
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High schools Monday: Cony softball rolls to win over Winslow
Kya Douin collects three RBI for Rams.
Fire damages Waterville apartment building, displacing at least 9 tenants
A fire Tuesday damaged a 2 1/2-story apartment building at the corner of Summer and Sherwin streets in Waterville’s South End.
Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
Oakland voters approve $3.95 million municipal budget
Voters at Oakland’s annual town meeting Tuesday night approved a $3.95 million municipal budget, passing all 23 warrant articles.
Colby coaching icon Tom Dexter steps away after 36 years
Dexter, 61, was head baseball coach from 1992-2006 and a football assistant coach since 1989.
Spring sports, cleanup and rallies highlighted in Week In Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from April 25-May 2, 2025.
High schools Wednesday: Cony softball rolls over Oceanside
Cony baseball also tops Oceanside; Erskine softball mercy-rules Morse.
Skowhegan softball hangs on late, edges Messalonskee
Junior Lydia Jones drives in three runs to lift the River Hawks past the Eagles.
High schools Friday: Erskine girls lacrosse rolls to victory over Northern Maine
Abbie McDonough leads Eagles with six goals; Cony, Skowhegan baseball teams win.