Spending plan represents a 12.7% increase to current spending, but it is not yet clear how the hike would affect the property tax rate.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Madison man arrested after leading police on foot chase, authorities say
Christopher Shulenski fled Monday after a state trooper attempted to take him into custody on a probation violation, a state police spokeswoman said.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Erskine Academy names second-trimester honor students
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy has announced the following students were named to its second-trimester honor list for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Isaac Baker, Julia Barber, Alana Beggs, Jacob Bentley, Autumn Boody, Olivia Bourque, Lilian Bray, Kevin Brownell II, Emily Clark, Jesse Cowing, Jasmine Crommett, Isabella DeRose, Luke Desmond, Alexander Drolet, […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Seed Library to launch April 15
The Waterville Public Library’s 2022 Waterville Seed Library is scheduled to launch Friday, April 15. This free public resource features 24 different varieties, including tomato, pumpkin, summer lettuce mix and green beans. Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, and while supplies last, orders for seeds can be placed via a form on the Waterville Seed Library […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Maine Connection Academy NHS chapter inducts Pittsfield student
Jill Palmondon of Pittsfield is one of 12 students newly inducted into Maine Connections Academy’s chapter of the National Honor Society. Plamondon, a tenth-grader, is interested in designing and making spaces beautiful, according to a news release from the Scarborough-based online academy. To be considered for NHS membership, students submitted a formal application and narrative, […]
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COVID-19 put need for full-time fire department on the fast track, Oakland chief says
The town is seeking to change from a part-time volunteer department to a full-time one, at a cost of nearly $470,000.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Free health, wellness workshops offered by Pittsfield hospital
PITTSFIELD — Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital is partnering with Healthy Living for ME, a statewide network, to offer workshops in the area of chronic disease self-management education and caregiver support. These evidence-based workshops are free to participants and designed to help them learn and build the skills they need to manage a number of chronic/ongoing […]
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Common Ground Education Center plans Earth Day workday
UNITY — An Earth Day workday is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at MOFGA’s Common Ground Education Center, 294 Crosby Brook Road. Volunteers will help the organizations get ready for the coming growing season, learn about mulching and work in the orchard. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Lunch […]
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Waterville Senior High School recognizes top 10 seniors
Waterville Senior High School has announced its top 10 students for the graduating class of 2022. Hazel Dow is graduating first in the class with an unweighted GPA of 98.094, according to a news release from the school. She is a member of the National Honor Society, president; Student Council, Tri-M Music Honor Society, vice […]
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Principals say teacher burnout prompts staffing shortages in Waterville
Waterville Senior High School Principal Brian Laramee tells the city’s Board of Education that on any given day, 10 to 16 staff members can be out of the building.