Winslow High School hosted its annual Admit in a Day for seniors on Nov. 29. Admission representatives from the University of Maine, Husson University, Thomas College, Kennebec Valley Community College, and UMaines Farmington and Augusta gave students on-the-spot admission decisions, as well as feedback on their applications. Sixty-one of 101 WHS seniors scheduled 117 admission’s […]
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Parking dispute erupts at Railroad Square complex, prompting Waterville restaurant to seek new home
Buen Apetito, a popular eatery that has been in the Railroad Square complex off Chaplin Street for 20 years, is looking for another location following problems with parking and other matters.
Oakland-based foundation to host Blue Christmas Ceremony Dec. 21
The deadline to submit participation entries is Monday, Dec. 19.
Winslow Elementary School construction on track to add needed classrooms
A $2.4 million project to expand the school by adding four classrooms, utility space and bathrooms is expected to conclude in June.
Winslow Junior High lists honor roll students
Winslow Jr. High School has announced the following students were named to its first trimester honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 8 High honors: Evan Barlow, Landon Davis, Ava Fortuna, Abigail Harrington, Kaydence McKenney, Mirra Meak, Renton O’Toole, Reese Siodla and Camdyn Turmelle. Honors: Malak Al Subaihawi, Kera Bilodeau, Meadow Bradbury, Carter Calvo, […]
Active shooter hoax calls at Maine schools were ‘very real’ to those involved
The calls impacted 10 schools across Maine and are still under investigation by the Maine State Police and FBI.
Paul J. Schupf Art Center to open Dec. 17 with Joy to the Ville
WATERVILLE — Joy to the Ville is set to return Saturday, Dec. 17. The event will be the first in a series to help celebrate the opening of the new Paul J. Schupf Art Center. Waterville Creates, together with the Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville Public Library, Children’s Discovery Museum, and Bixby Chocolate Café, […]
Madison legion to host New Year’s Eve dance/party Dec. 31
MADISON — American Legion Tardiff-Belanger Post No. 39 is scheduled to host a New Year’s Eve dance/party with the band Borderline Express from 8 p.m. until midnight at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St. Appetizers will be provided throughout the night with a champagne toast at midnight to toast in the new year. […]
Court considers remedy after sentence of Hartland man involved in police shootout deemed invalid
Richard Murray-Burns was sentenced in March to decades in prison for the 2019 shooting and police chase that began in Waterville, but a judge’s procedural error has led the court to reconsider the sentence.
Week In Photos Dec. 2-9, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.