The school board for Regional School Unit 74 chose to keep a policy in place that recommends masks be worn, rather than mandating it.
Morning Sentinel
News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Organizers cancel in-person Common Ground Country Fair, citing COVID surge
The decision to not hold an in-person festival came just weeks before it was set to return after not being held last year because of the pandemic.
Skowhegan voters elect engineer to fill vacant selectmen’s seat
Steve Govoni, 55, will fill the seat that has been vacant since June following the resignation of longtime Selectwoman Betty Austin.
Development proposal for last remaining Edwards mill building moving forward in Augusta
City councilors expressed enthusiasm for the proposal, saying it could help revitalize the north end of downtown and Sand Hill area.
Liz Soares: Observing the squirrel circus
Encouraging rodents who spend most of the day in my backyard is not a good idea, writes Liz Soares, but it’s tough when their actions are adorable.
Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year
The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.
Coronavirus surge forces Farmington hospital’s new visitation restrictions
FARMINGTON — Consistent with Franklin Memorial Hospital’s commitment to help prevent further community spread of the coronavirus and to safeguard its colleagues, patients and visitors, the hospital has implemented changes to its visitor policies that were to go into effect Wednesday, Sept. 1. Visitors or escorts are not permitted on the Franklin Memorial Hospital campus, […]
Hilton Bridge in Skowhegan closed due to structural, liability concerns
Some residents of Red Bridge Road support closing the bridge, while others urge officials to reopen it to tractors and ATVs.
Pregnant woman injured in Skowhegan crash after speeding vehicle fails to yield, police say
The crash happened Sunday afternoon on Madison Avenue, according to local police.
Waterville Opera House schedules full season, to include COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols
Patrons will have to show proof of vaccination or have a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending a show at the Waterville Opera House.