Masks will be optional for students and staff in Regional School Unit 18, but since the school is no longer considered a universal masking school, students will have to quarantne.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Nokomis students, parents protest mask mandate, storm school vestibule
The disruption occurred Friday at Nokomis Regional Middle School in Newport and involved school staff who tried to stop the group, but no arrests were made and there were no suspensions or disciplinary actions taken.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Woman who grew up in shadow of crumbling mill now works to save it
Samantha Lessard volunteers 20 to 30 hours a week at the old mill in Vassalboro to help raise money for roof and other needed repairs, not expecting a dime in return, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Feb. 11-18, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Winslow High School posts honor roll
Winslow High School has announced the following students were named to its second-quarter honor roll for 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Evan Bourget, Tyler Brockway, Grace Campbell, Carrina Chen, Cory Eyster, Emma Farnham, Megan Huesers, Lanie Latham, Ryan Martin, Alanna McCann, Vanessa Norris, Rylie Raftus, Allan Rogers, Owen Schuchardt, Zachary VanAntwerp, Connor Veilleux […]
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
From salt to salons, central Maine agency takes broad view to providing local solutions
The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, based in Fairfield, has for decades offered planning, economic development and other services to more than 55 communities.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow appeals board gives final go-ahead to 2 large solar projects
The Zoning Board of Appeals heard concerns from people living near the projects but ultimately determined that town requirements had been met.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Somerset SnowFest returns for week of outdoor fun
Annual celebration kicks off Saturday with the children’s box sled derby at Lake George Regional Park West.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Fire at Waterville apartment building likely caused by discarded smoking materials, investigators say
Rear porch caught fire Tuesday at building on Silver Place.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Valley college names building after former president
A lecture hall building, located on the Kennebec Valley Community College’s Harold Alfond Campus in Hinckley, is to be named Woodlee Hall in honor of former KVCC president and Maine Women’s Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Barbara Woodlee, according to a news release from the college. Woodlee served as KVCC’s president from 1984 to 2012, […]