The Maine School Administrative District 54 superintendent on Thursday said the mask requirement has contributed to a steep drop in the number of students who have had to quarantine.
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Waterville hospital, partners offer online activity, nutrition guide
Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville and Healthy Communities of the Capital Area, in partnership with the Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0 program, are partnering to provide individuals and families with the online “Physical Activity and Healthy Nutrition Guide — Kennebec County.” People can check out places to adventure in Kennebec County, as well as guidelines to […]
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Ten animals killed when fire destroys Starks kennel
Briana Erb spent Thursday surveying the charred remains of Rustic Root Kennels after a fire Wednesday destroyed the kennel along with other property owned by Erb and her family.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Maine environmental groups sue to protect last Atlantic salmon, force dams to halt
The court action is part of an ongoing legal struggle over the fate of the dams. Brookfield sued Maine state agencies last month with a complaint that the agencies acted improperly in drafting fish passage policies.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville increases police pay as departments struggle to recruit, retain officers
Waterville officials hope the wage hikes will lure experienced officers at a time when fewer younger people are considering a career in law enforcement.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
New Madison welding center caters to students looking to learn a trade in need of workers
A welding lab was unveiled Tuesday at the Somerset Career & Technical Center at Madison Area Memorial High School.
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Oakland residents to decide on candidates running for 3 different boards
Three people will be on the Nov. 2 ballot seeking a single seat on the Regional School Unit 18 board.
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Fairfield man charged following weekend break-in at Lawrence High School
Police said Caleb Ferreira, 20, was charged Monday with burglary, theft and criminal mischief after the incident at the school.
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Farmington Fright Nights planned
The fourth year of Farmington Fright Nights is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30, at the Farmington Fairgrounds at 292 High St., Farmington. United Way and Titcomb Mountain are organizing the event in partnership with Loki’s Workshop, a Halloween specialist. Gates open at 6 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. […]
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Three Pittsfield council seats and 2 school board seats up for grabs in November election
The only contested race is for the District 4 Town Council seat, with Mayor Heather Donahue being challenged by Eric Saucier.