Deb Roberts of Hollandstrong Community Foundation is working with Regional School Unit 73 on the project.
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One injured, I-95 partly closed after tractor-trailer crash near Pittsfield
A box truck and a tractor-trailer veered off Interstate 95 in a crash that partly shut down traffic for about four hours, authorities say.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Boar’s Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show
The plant has been linked to the deaths of at least nine people and hospitalizations of about 50 others in 18 states.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
One man arrested, drugs seized in Palmyra drug bust
A Massachusetts man who was arrested in the Palmyra home Thursday after a search warrant was executed was being held on $250,000 bail at the Somerset County Jail.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Schools and Education
With too many applications for housing, this Maine university moves some students to Best Western hotel
The University of Maine at Augusta’s enrollment has increased steadily over the years, and the incoming class has 300 students, or 17% more than last year’s entering class, according to officials.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Election 2024, Nation & World, News
ABBA asks Trump to stop using their songs, but his team says they have the OK
The Swedish group joins a long list of performers who’ve objected to Trump using their songs, including most recently Celine Dion and Beyoncé.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Farmington area superintendent updates school directors on water leak, facility repairs
Superintendent Christian Elkington discussed ongoing efforts to address a significant leak in the fire suppression system at Mt. Blue Middle School, which has resulted in air quality concerns and potential costly repairs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Hodgkin out Friday as superintendent of Winthrop Public Schools
Jim Hodgkin, who was planning to step down Nov. 1 and expecting to help with the school district’s transition to an interim superintendent, was told last week that his contract would be terminated Aug. 30.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Gardiner man indicted on murder charge in death of father
Gregory Fisher, 52, of Gardiner, faces charges of intentional or knowing murder in the July death of Alfred MacMaster, 75.
Posted inCommunity
The Way It Was in Skowhegan: Week of Sept. 2-9
Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan-area on this date for the week of Sept. 2-9