The district launched a review of properties with backflow prevention devices after it was discovered following a May fire at Elm Towers that the residential facility did not have such a device, allowing firefighting foam to enter the public water system.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Albert S. Hall School in Waterville nearing end of $1.59 million renovation project
The elementary school, which is nearly 102 years old, has all new entryways and windows, as well as a boiler system and an outdoor camera system for security.
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Pittsfield Town Council approves using grant money to improve, maintain snowmobile trails
Officials: $47,000 in state grant funding to be used for about 40 miles of trails in Greater Pittsfield.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Sept. 29-Oct. 6, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Mystery erupts when columnist’s ill-placed pill draws the attention of itsy Bitsy
After receiving three vaccinations, Amy Calder writes that she was feeling lousy and had her Tylenol at the ready for pain relief, but did her longtime cat Bitsy get to it first?
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow digs into $2.4 million project as part of broader effort to finally curtail flooding
Crews are working along China Road to install larger drainage pipes and conduct other work to alleviate the flooding that has occurred for years at the intersection of China Road and Bay Street.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
North Anson school to kick off homecoming events Oct. 10
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School plans to hold Spirit Week Tuesday through Friday, Oct. 10-13 as part of its homecoming celebration. The week will involve competitions within the grade levels. To kick off the school’s homecoming games, a parade and pep rally are set for Oct. 13. The parade will start at 1 p.m. […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
GrowSmart Maine’s 2023 summit set for Waterville Oct. 19
GrowSmart Maine’s annual summit is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. It takes place at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., adjacent to the Paul J. Schupf Arts Center. The focus of this year’s summit is “Creating Places for Connecting People.” The recent public health crisis of loneliness and one’s […]
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Oakland Town Council takes no vote after special executive session
The council announced the emergency meeting Wednesday, the same day it was held, and Chairman Mike Perkins indicated it had to do with former Town Manager Ella Bowman.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Waterville City Council urged to take action as need for food grows
An administrator for the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen told the council Tuesday the kitchen is serving 250 to 300 meals a day and demand for food is growing.