The public is invited to a strategic planning session Monday hosted by Waterville Public Schools to give input on the state of city schools and what they envision for the future.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine judge caught up in deal with Republicans to scrap some Biden nominees
Under a deal between Republican and Democratic senators, Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez is no longer expected to be confirmed to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.
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Fairfield’s Lawrence High School lists honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2024-25 academic year. SENIORS High honors: Ronnie Allen, Kiera Allstrom, Alexander Arbo, Thomas Brame, Alyssa Carter, Kylie Delile, Paige Goodwin, Adalina Gragg, Harley Greatorex, Zackary Hill, Elizabeth Holden, Eron Knapik, Ryan Lea, Muirean Lynch, Ella […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan hospice hit by embezzlement to raise funds with wreath business
Central Maine Wreath is donating 25% of its sales on Saturday to Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, which has had financial struggles after its former director embezzled thousands of dollars.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Nov. 15-22, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Judge dismisses lobstermen’s challenge to law requiring tracking devices on boats
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock cited jurisdictional problems with the case, but he encouraged the lobstermen to appeal the decision because it raises ‘significant Fourth Amendment issues’ over unreasonable searches and seizures.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Fruitful Thanksgivings of the past
In the 1960s, we enjoyed family Thanksgivings that nourished body, mind and soul, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Advocates say aggressive marketing toward youth highlights need for a flavored tobacco ban in Maine
Video games and cartoon images are among marketing techniques to get kids to try vaping. Maine has tried twice in recent years to ban sales, but there hasn’t been enough legislative support.
Posted inCommunity
SeniorsPlus to offer classes in December
LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus is set to offer classes in December at its Lewiston, Wilton or Norway locations, online or hybrid. Locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St., Norway; and 284 Main St., Suite 100, Wilton. Locations are fully accessible; hearing assistive equipment is available upon request. For a full list of class offerings […]
Posted inMaine
Poll: Should Waterville institute 4-day work weeks for City Hall?
Let us know what you think about the proposal to have Waterville City Hall employees work four 10-hour days.