Jay Coelho, 43, says he is feeling better and has been back home doing cardiac rehabilitation following his hospitalization last month to treat an acute heart condition.
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Historical society to celebrate the first settlers of Eustis
The Dead River Area Historical Society plans to celebrate the founders of Eustis on Sunday, Aug. 22, hosted by direct descendant Caleb and Lisa Stevens of Jay. Two hundred and two years ago, Caleb Stevens (1776-1855) journeyed, with his wife Sally Thomas Stevens and nine children, from Kingfield to the intersection of Stratton Brook and […]
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Waterville Opera House promotes its interim director to permanent position
Michelle Sweet had been serving as the opera house’s interim executive director since Tamsen Brooke Warner left the post about three months ago.
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Rangeley group recognizes ‘Art in August’ winners
The Rangeley Friends of the Arts held its 41st annual “Art in August” event Aug. 5 in Oquossoc. Prizes were awarded in both two-dimensional (wall hung) and three-dimensional (sculpture and craft) categories. Ribbons and cash prizes were awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners. Honorable mention winners received ribbons. John Hooper’s wood carving work won […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan hospital reports around 10 inoculations during fair’s first clinic
The hospital’s EMS department offered to assist with a vaccine clinic at the Skowhegan State Fair, and a pharmacist reports that around 10 people took advantage of the free clinic during its first session over the weekend.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Report of domestic assault in Fairfield sent agencies hunting for man on 4-wheeler, police say
Taylor A. Pelletier, of Fairfield, was charged with domestic violence aggravated assault and domestic violence terrorizing following an incident on Sunday night on Back Road.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School referendum calls for additions to Skowhegan Middle School, other improvements
If approved, an amount not to exceed $6,970,000 will be used to fund the projects through federal grants.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Rising construction costs, inflation delay upgrades at Norridgewock’s airport
One project originally estimated to cost $4 million last year is now expected to cost around $6.5 million, delaying repairs to the centrally-located airport.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Youth-led ‘Now is Our Time’ conference set for Aug. 29
Young people from Western Maine plan to convene for a new youth-led conference, “Now is Our Time.” Hosted by Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County and Maine Youth Action Network, the conference is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, at Kineowatha Park, 90 High St. in Wilton. […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Strong thunderstorms move through central Maine leaving many without power
Kennebec County was hardest hit in terms of its thousand-plus outages, but power was quickly being restored throughout the afternoon.