The Select Board gave the OK to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster to develop more accurate budget numbers for a new policing model that would include assigning deputies to two-week shifts in Madison.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville issues parking bans for Jan. 29-30
Waterville Public Works is implementing a city-wide winter parking ban from noon Saturday, Jan. 29, through 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30. The department also is implementing a downtown winter parking ban. The Concourse and downtown must be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Sunday and Monday, Jan. 30 and 31, to allow […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Jan. 21-28, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville shelter to host ‘From Love to Litter’ fundraiser
Humane Society Waterville Area invites the public to make a donation of $5 or more during February for its second annual “From Love to Litter” fundraiser, and watch an ex’s name get placed into cat’s litter boxes at the shelter. People can participate by stopping by the shelter, mailing a check to 100 Webb Road, […]
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Proposed site of new Benton school wins residents’ backing
Plans call for Maine School Administrative District 49 to build school off Neck Road, near Benton Elementary School.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Conduct of Skowhegan selectman violated town policies, report finds
A town investigation determined Selectman Harold Bigelow in his interactions with municipal employees and others violated a code of ethics all elected and appointed officials must agree to follow.
Posted inLocal Elections, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Proposed marijuana, solar ordinances to go before Albion voters at March Town Meeting
The ordinances would allow two medical marijuana retail locations and impose a one-year ban on large-scale solar projects.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Group holds fundraiser for nonprofit, Skowhegan humane society
GFWC Semper Fidelis Woman’s Club has donated $305 each to Canine Companions for Independence and the Somerset Humane Society in Skowhegan. Also donated to the local shelter were 32 bags of dog and cat food, 118 cans of cat food, 12 bags of dog treats, dog harnesses, collars and toys, four dog beds, cleaning supplies, […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville academy to celebrate Catholic Schools Week
WATERVILLE — Mount Merici Academy plans to hold Catholic Schools Week from Monday through Saturday, Jan. 30-Feb. 5. During the week, the students will bring in non-perishable items to be donated to the food bank at the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter on Colby Street in Waterville. The shelter’s offerings include emergency shelter and resources, guidance on […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Northbound Interstate 95 closed briefly after black ice causes 3 separate wrecks
No injuries were reported as a result of the crashes Wednesday morning near the Palmyra/Newport exit, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety.