Karlene Burrell-McRae, who’s an administrator at Colby College, urged the schools and Board of Education on Monday to “do better.”
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Public health officials warn of possible hepatitis A exposure at Skowhegan Walmart
A person who worked in the deli section of the store was found to have been sick with the contagious liver disease this month, according to the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Maine Cheese Festival set for Sept. 11 in Pittsfield
The Maine Cheese Guild’s sixth annual Maine Cheese Festival is planned from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Manson Park, 51 Peltoma Ave. in Pittsfield; with two ticketing sessions from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. This showcase of Maine artisan cheeses encourages attendees to taste and explore […]
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Mercer receives Spirit of America Award
The town of Mercer recently received the Spirit of America Award. Because of the efforts of the Select Board, Ricky Parlin, Gary Mosher and past third Select Board member Dari Hurley, many citizens of Mercer have recognized the board’s personal volunteering efforts. They contribute their time and energy to town beautification, maintenance, social gatherings, clerical […]
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Sidney plans Memorial Day parade, program
The town of Sidney’s Memorial Day Parade Committee plans to sponsor a parade and program to remember the sacrifice made by fallen service members as well as to honor past and present military members. The event will start at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, according to a news release from the committee. Veterans are encouraged […]
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Waterville board votes to hire principal, assistant principals for elementary schools, high school
The Waterville Board of Education approved the appointments for the Albert S. Hall School, the George J. Mitchell School and Waterville Senior High School after a 50-minute executive session Monday night.
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Police: Pair from Waterville charged with robbing Fairfield Circle K store
Authorities said they were able to identify a getaway vehicle linked to the Sunday robbery that led them to search a residence in Waterville.
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Waterville City Council to consider awarding more than $2 million in road paving contracts
Councilors to hold special meeting Tuesday night on paving projects in the city’s South End.
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Maine Arts Academy to hold concert fundraiser in Sidney May 25
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy plans to hold its free spring music concert fundraiser at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, on its 11 Goldenrod Lane campus. Audience members are encouraged to wear facial coverings when entering indoor performance spaces during the recital. Bussing is available from a number of bus hubs. The academy provides a […]
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Fairfield plans Memorial Day parade
FAIRFIELD — A Memorial Day parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 30. Line-up will start at 10:30 a.m. at the Community Center, 61 Water St. The parade will leave the Community Center, then proceed to Main Street, Western Avenue and Maplewood Cemetery, and end at Monument Park. Participants will include Fairfield/Benton […]