Maine Children’s Home has been awarded a $35,000 grant from New Balance Foundation to improve and support the home’s holiday assistance program. The grant will be used to cover operational expenses for reaching as many families as possible; making Christmas Program more responsive by connecting families to mental health and parenting supports; and updating the […]
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Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville academy staff, teachers volunteer at ReStore
WATERVILLE — Teachers and staff at Mount Merici Academy recently volunteered their time for a community service day at Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity/ReStore. The volunteers helped clean up the store and filled a 35-foot Dumpster and regular Dumpster with items no longer needed. Check out other upcoming area events!
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Waterville superintendent search committee to resume work
A search earlier this year for a superintendent to replace Eric Haley did not result in a suitable candidate, school officials have said, so the hunt will start again with the intention of having applications due early next year.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Woman reopens Iraqi market in Waterville following death of her husband
Rosol Hobbi, 24, thought she could not reopen the Iraqi Kabab Market after her husband, Akram “AJ” Mohammad, died in a motorcycle crash Sept. 1, but she said the Waterville community rallied around her and encouraged her to reopen.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Wilton lodge to hold takeout supper Sept. 17
The lodge is accepting reservations for orders until Sept. 16.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Three injured when car crosses center line in Fairfield, strikes oncoming pickup
The three were treated and released from a hospital following what police described as a nearly head-on collision on the Norridgewock Road on Saturday night.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Cheese lovers meld together in Pittsfield for annual festival
Cheese-makers and cheese-eaters returned to Manson Park on Sunday for the sixth annual Maine Cheese Festival. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Rich Abrahamson.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Rich Abrahamson: One man’s warmth leaves a lasting impression and ultimately a lingering sadness
The Morning Sentinel had hoped to photograph Akram Mohammad and his family as part of a feature publicizing their new Iraqi market in Waterville, but Mohammad demurred and a day later tragic news arrived.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Statewide network to offer fall prevention events during September
Events will be held in Damariscotta, Hallowell and Waterville.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan tax rate decreases but may not result in lower tax bills
The Skowhegan Board of Assessors on Thursday lowered the tax rate from $18.35 to $17.48 per $1,000 worth of valuation, but that doesn’t necessarily mean tax bills will be lower because property values have increased, according to Town Manager Christine Almand.