Skowhegan Outdoors and Somerset Woods Trustees will lead a Friday stroll from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 16, along the trails in Coburn Woods on Russell Road. This walk, about three miles over easy/moderate terrain, will start at dusk to reach Taylor Field in time for sunset, then use headlamps for the walk back. This […]
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Mid-Maine Chamber plans ‘Business after Hours’ event
WATERVILLE — The Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual Business After Hours from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. The virtual mic will be passed around the screen to anyone who wants to take the opportunity to talk about upcoming events, share a hiring need, or introduce new staff. There will be […]
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Waterville officer ‘acted within policy’ in fatal shooting of armed man, review finds
The Waterville city review of the Feb. 11 shooting on upper Main Street also recommends that the police department look into buying body cameras for its officers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Puritan evacuates Pittsfield factory Thursday due to carbon monoxide
The factory was evacuated Thursday night and workers were sent home. On Friday, the problem was discovered to be a malfunctioning heater leaking carbon monoxide.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Day One substance use and mental health center to move Hinckley operation
Day One is closing its Hinckley location because of a shortage of staff and plans to reopen operations farther south, continuing to offer substance use and mental health treatment for youth and families.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: For the love of animals, and meat consumption
It’s interesting that we humans can be repulsed by the sight of animals being slaughtered yet we love to consume the meat they provide.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Two-alarm fire destroys barn on Cedar Street in Madison
There were no injuries, and firefighters from seven departments kept the house from being destroyed.
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Tractor-trailer crash north of West Forks knocks out power for 4 hours
The accident occurred around 2 a.m. in Johnson Mountain Township and knocked out power to 1,500 customers.
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Moscow teen receives 2021 Principal’s Award
Victoria Beane is a senior at Upper Kennebec Valley Memorial Jr./Sr. High School.
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Waterville Seed Library starts April 12
The Waterville Public Library will launch its Waterville Seed Library Monday, April 12. This free public resource features 12 different varieties, including tomato, pumpkin, summer lettuce mix and green beans. Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, and while supplies last, orders for seeds can be placed via a form at https://sites.google.com/view/watervilleseedlibrary/ or by calling the library […]