The council on Tuesday was presented with a proposal for a nonprofit to relaunch the Pittsfield Community Theatre while also incorporating a vacant adjacent space.
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Paddle for Pine Tree Camp set for Kennebec, Androscoggin rivers June 3
The 27th annual Bath Savings Paddle for Pine Tree Camp returns this June to Kennebec and Androscoggin rivers. Paddlers will have the chance to reunite in Solon for the traditional route down the Kennebec River or experience the new loop on the Androscoggin River in Brunswick. There are three ways to participate, with fundraising teams. […]
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Unity library to showcase Troy artist’s works during May
“A Playful Spirit,” a show by artist Pamela Schilhab of Troy, is on display this month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at Unity Public Library, 38 School St. in Unity. A public opening reception is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 12. Through this collection of drawings, prints, paintings and collages, […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville mayor shuts down man who uses ‘vile language’ about English-language learners
Bruce Poulin peppered city councilors and school officials with questions Tuesday about a plan to hire another teacher for English-language learners.
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Pittsfield-area school board approves $13.8 million budget proposal
The spending plan, which includes funding for a part-time school resource officer, was reviewed by the MSAD 53 board Monday and must ultimately be approved by district residents at a referendum in June.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
UMA architecture students pitch ‘exciting’ restoration ideas for Oakland’s historic Memorial Hall
A group of architecture students from the University of Maine at Augusta presented five design concepts that will be used to inform the $5 million restoration of the 1870s-era building.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Albion man dies after car strikes pole
The car Michael Gauthier, 68, was driving went off the Unity Road on Friday and struck the pole after he suffered an apparent medical event, according to Kennebec County Sheriff’s Lt. Chris Read.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Widespread flooding strikes central Maine following heavy rainfall
Some of the most severe flooding Tuesday occurred in Hallowell as the Kennebec River pushed over its banks and affected several businesses.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Weekend storm brings power outages and flooding to central Maine
Across central Maine, where rainfall totals reached 5 inches in some areas from the strong weekend storm, high water levels in the Kennebec River watershed brought flood warnings and washed out roads, along with downed trees and power outages.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Save A Lot grocery store in downtown Waterville scheduled to close June 1
The owner of the grocery store, which opened in 2012, said Monday the business is not drawing enough business and “hasn’t been financially sound for years.”