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Somerset County grand jury indicts father, son in Pittsfield high-speed chase

by Taylor Abbott May 21, 2021May 21, 2021

An indictment is not a finding of guilt, but an indication there is enough evidence to move forward with a trial.

‘Paddle for Pine Tree Camp’ set for June 5

May 21, 2021May 10, 2021

SOLON — The 25th annual Bath Savings Institution Paddle for Pine Tree Camp will return as an in-person event this year, as paddlers reunite Saturday, June 5, on the Kennebec River to support Pine Tree Camp. Paddlers will take to the water from Solon for a seven-mile kayak trip to North Anson, aiming to raise […]

Community, Morning Sentinel

Madison Legion Auxiliary to distribute poppies

May 21, 2021May 17, 2021

To honor fallen warriors and contribute to the continuing needs of veterans, members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 39, Madison, plan to distribute bright red poppies in exchange for a donation throughout May at various businesses in Madison. National Poppy Day is Friday, May 28. The Flanders Fields poppy has become an internationally-known symbol of […]

Community, Morning Sentinel

Farmington hospital to offer walk-in vaccine clinic

May 21, 2021May 20, 2021

FARMINGTON — Franklin Memorial Hospital’s COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinic is to administer the Pfizer vaccine for those 12 and older from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 25. Parental consent is required for anyone younger than 18. The Pfizer vaccine will require a second dose 21 days later. Also offered the week of May 24, […]

Community, Morning Sentinel

Avon masonry students work at historic Farmington house

May 21, 2021May 17, 2021

The Maine School of Masonry recently worked and collaborated with OSHA, Arbortech and Safety Works at the historic Titcomb House in Farmington. The group included masonry students, founder/instructor Stephen “Mitch” Mitchell, Arbortech representative Troy Conary, OSHA representative Nancy Keune, and Safety Works representative Mary Matthews from the Maine Department of Labor. The students are in […]

Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Waterville-area high schools plan unique commencements with pandemic precautions

by Taylor Abbott and Haley Hersey May 20, 2021November 16, 2021

Some schools are devising unique ceremonies given the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

Officials: Person rescued from Kennebec River after jumping from Carter Memorial Bridge

by Greg Levinsky May 20, 2021May 20, 2021

Rescue workers from the Waterville Fire Department retrieved the person, who was taken to MaineGeneral Medical Center’s Thayer Campus for treatment.

Community, Morning Sentinel

Pittsfield school to hold multi-cultural food fest

May 20, 2021May 19, 2021

PITTSFIELD — International boarding students at Maine Central Institute plan to host the annual International Food Festival from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 23, on MCI’s Boutelle Savage front campus. The public is invited to sample foods from more than a dozen countries, prepared by students, faculty, and staff. In case of inclement […]