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No transmission of coronavirus reported at Maranacook Community Middle School after positive case last month
The coronavirus wasn’t transferred to other students after the positive case was reported on Sept. 28.
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‘Totally Yours: Learning from John Paul II’ Retreat set for Oct. 14 and 15 in-person and online
Two nights of spiritual enrichment will be offered by St. John Paul II Parish on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 14-15, in Cape Elizabeth or online, according to a news release from Ryan Bilodeau, MTS Communications Associate, St. John Paul II Parish. Fr. Will Tarraza, OFM Cap., a native of Cape Elizabeth, and Fr. Ryan Connors […]
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel, News
Central Maine business briefs: Red Cross Northern New England Region welcomes new CEO
Stephanie Couturier brings 14 years of direct nonprofit, community relations, fundraising and event planning experience to the role.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Whitefield Library, Community Center to hold bulb, book and calendar fundraiser Oct. 17
The Whitefield Library and Community Center will hold a fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the library at 1 Arlington Lane. The sale will feature fall bulbs from the Fedco Heirloom collection, used books and more. As part of the fundraiser, a special 2021 Whitefield Library and Community Center calendar […]
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Next Waterville Hope’s Place program to begin Oct. 21
The next session of the Waterville Hope’s Place program will be held Wednesday nights online starting Oct. 21. Groups begin at 6 p.m. and end by 7 p.m., according to a news release from Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area. The mission of Hope’s Place is to provide a safe, supportive environment for grieving children, teens […]
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections
Republican Chris Dilts challenges incumbent Democrat Thom Harnett for District 83 House seat
Two candidates are running to represent Gardiner and Farmingdale.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Mountain biking in Richmond helps students get active outside, while maintaining distance
Richmond High School physical education teacher Joe Viselli wrote a grant that funded 23 mountain bikes to implement into the district’s curriculum.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
State and local candidates discuss climate change, budget restrictions at Hallowell forum
Candidates for the city’s mayor, City Council and school board posts, as well as for legislative districts, attended a forum Monday held via Zoom.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Monmouth Memorial School reports COVID-19 case, first in RSU 2
Regional School Unit 2 joins, RSU 12 and 38, Augusta schools and St. Michael Catholic school as districts with reported positive cases.