Farmers say the berries are outstanding this year, and demand is strong as families look for activities to do together.
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Woman injured last week in Belgrade crash remains hospitalized, family says
Tracy Dickey Richard was one of the drivers involved last Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash on a curved section of state Route 135 in Belgrade, according to her sister.
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Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Thomas College breaks ground for sports center
WATERVILLE — Thomas College broke ground on a sports center June 17. The center is scheduled to open the fall of 2022. A groundbreaking with more than 150 members of the community attended at the Kennebec Savings Turf Complex on campus. The center is to be an 18,000-square-foot facility overlooking the Bernatchez and Smith fields. […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails to open disc golf course this summer
Starting with 20 tees and adding an additional 16, the hope is to provide additional summer offerings that will drive traction to Waterville.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Dental practice powered by Colby College alums moving to Oakland’s FirstPark
Dr. Anna O’Keefe is moving the practice from Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville to FirstPark, where officials are looking to add more businesses.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan Main Street businesses, charter school decorate birdhouses to nest around downtown
Efforts to raise money for Main Street Skowhegan began as painting birdhouses, but the program grew and became meaningful, producing pride in Skowhegan.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Volunteer grieving group in central Maine continued support throughout pandemic
The group met virtually during the coronavirus pandemic and is looking to grow as in-person programming comes back as an option.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow’s struggles to fill positions highlights statewide challenge of municipal worker wages
Two firefighters recently left the department for positions paying $4 and $6 per hour more.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville society awards art scholarships
Waterville Area Art Society has awarded two $500 scholarships to Winslow High School students Kaylee Nadeau and Paige Spears. Both students are among the top 10 WHS graduates. According to Art Instructor Suzanne Goulet, Nadeau and Spears are both among the top 20 percent of art students she has taught. Goulet also had this to […]