The Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville at the Alfond Youth & Community Center were presented with two gifts May 26 during its annual appeal event at the center. The gifts came from Greg Powell, the CEO of the Harold Alfond Foundation and foundational supporter of the AYCC, and Laurie Hawkes, longtime […]
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Franklin County adult ed students graduate
The Franklin County Adult and Community Education held its graduation ceremony June 2 in Farmington. Twenty students completed multiple tests to achieve their HiSET or worked long hours to gain their adult education diploma. Each one was celebrated at the event with anecdotal stories about their adult education experience, according to a news release from […]
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Central Maine voters faced a rash of ballot, other questions this week
From state and municipal races to multimillion-dollar budgets, there was an array of issues for residents to decide either at Town Meeting or at the ballot box.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, Local Elections, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield residents vote against water expansion project
In a nonbinding referendum Tuesday, residents vote 402-282 to reject plan to expand the Kennebec Water District to reach homes affected by PFAS contamination.
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MSAD 54 residents approve plan for $75 million elementary school in Skowhegan
The consolidated school will combine three existing schools and part of another elementary school in the district, and the state will cover nearly 95% of the cost.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
MRC now in position to purchase Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy facility
The Municipal Review Committee announced Wednesday that no qualified bidders have come forward to buy the defunct Coastal Resources of Maine plant, which means the MRC is now poised to take ownership of it for $1.5 million.
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Perkins and Kitchin head to ranked-choice count for Senate District 16 primary
The Secretary of State’s Office announced Wednesday that the Republican primary for Senate District 16 will go to a ranked choice count after none of the candidates got over half of the votes.
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Waterville hospice to offer summer bereavement group
WATERVILLE — Because of interest/demand for adult grief support, Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a drop-in bereavement support group through the summer. The group is scheduled to meet at 3 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays, starting June 27, at 304 Main St. Additional dates include July 11 and 25, and Aug. 8 […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Maine Connections Academy names valedictorian, salutatorian
Claire McBride is valedictorian, Izabelle Gilley salutatorian.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Statewide program to offer free Keep My Customers workshop
New Ventures Maine plans to offer an online, tuition-free website development class, Grow Your Business Online — Keep My Customers at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22. The class will cover: Offering exceptional sales and service experiences; and protecting your website: Learn how to protect your customers and your brand. Tools and guidance will be provided […]