Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson recounts the loss of his brother-in-law to COVID-19 last year and how his family has coped with the loss.
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Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Rangeley church to observe 100 years of service, worship
Beginning this month, the Church of the Good Shepherd in Rangeley plans to celebrate 100 years of service and worship. Throughout the year, in addition to regular Sunday services, Good Shepherd will host several special celebrations and events to mark this milestone. “The Shepherd’s Arms — Celebrating 100 Years of Reaching Out in Love” is […]
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Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville teen to receive college scholarship
WATERVILLE — Zoey Trussell of Waterville has been selected from a field of applicants as the 2021 Joseph B. Ezhaya Scholarship recipient announced by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. Trussell ranked second her class at Waterville Senior High School. She started volunteering at a young age, along with her sister, both at adult education with […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Elm City Bridge Club announces winners
FAIRFIELD — Winners Aug. 10 at the Elm City Bridge Club, formerly the Fairfield Nonsanctioned Bridge Club, were David Bourque and Suzon Morrison. Ken Harvey and Di Bishop placed second, Barbara Turhune and Karen Torrey placed third, and Lee Lenfest and Gabriele Rice placed fourth. The club meets at noon every Tuesday at the Elks […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Clinton OKs next step in possible expansion of space for police department
The Board of Selectmen approved funding for engineering advice regarding a potential addition to the space used by the police department.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Amid shouts and anger from parents, Skowhegan-area school board requires masks for first weeks of school
Parents demanded that the board respect their wishes to not require students to mask up when returning to school next month, but the board ultimately sided with the superintendent’s recommendation to proceed with caution and begin the school year wearing masks.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Opening day at the Skowhegan State Fair
Fairgoers braved 90-degree heat Thursday as the annual event opened for a 10-day run that’s expected to draw tens of thousands of people.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Visitors from near and far enjoy Winslow Blueberry Festival
The annual Winslow Blueberry Festival turned 50 on Saturday, and to celebrate the Winslow Congregational Church made a whopping 696 pies ahead of the event.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Clinton approves wage raises for fire, police departments
Clinton’s Board of Selectmen met Tuesday and approved raises for the hourly rates of fire and police department employees in an effort to attract new staff and improve retention.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Former Jackman physician’s assistant sentenced to 7 years in prison for sexually assaulting 2 child patients
Gerald Keenan, now 67, will start to serve a seven-year sentence at Maine State Prison in Warren.