If not for a pair of dogged and determined women, the beautiful Lake George Regional Park in Skowhegan and Canaan would not exist, Amy Calder writes.
Morning Sentinel
News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Skowhegan’s Redington-Fairview General Hospital warns of COVID-19 vaccine scam
Officials from Redington-Fairview General Hospital said in a prepared statement Friday that they would not ask for personal information over the phone for any vaccination clinic and that people should hang up immediately and call police.
Erskine Academy annnounces Renaissance Awards
Erskine Academy in South China held two virtual Renaissance assemblies Jan. 20 and 21 to recognize first trimester award recipients. Four seniors received Senior of the Trimester Awards: Emma Hutchinson, daughter of Kimberly and Richard Hutchinson of Windsor; Delaney Ireland, daughter of Amy and Scott Ireland of Vassalboro; Kelby Austin Young, son of Pamela and […]
Outbreak investigation opened at Skowhegan High, Somerset Career & Technical Center
The superintendent provided the board with updates on the recent change to an ‘outbreak’ status after multiple cases of coronavirus were reported at Skowhegan Area High School and Somerset Regional Technical Center.
Skowhegan Outdoors shows how to supplement winter camping gear with snow, forest shelters
Outdoor recreation coaches demonstrate how to build temporary shelters from simple items such as trash bags and rope, sticks and leaves, or even just snow.
Waterville Creates! launches new website to celebrate consolidated brand identity
The new website, launched Wednesday, allows patrons an overview of all events and performances happening across the organization’s three subdivisions.
State Police provide details on Wednesday car chase in central Maine
Lawrence R. Knowles faces several charges after leading police officers on a chase Wednesday morning, according to police.
MaineGeneral opens new addiction practice for those seeking treatment
MaineGeneral Addiction Medicine has locations in Waterville and Augusta for people seeking treatment for substance use disorder, opiate use disorder and treatment of other addictive substances.
Waterville’s O’Leary’s Fitness closing, will restructure as nonprofit
The boxing gym located at 192 College Ave. will close Feb. 17, 2021, as owner Mike Leary looks for a new space and transitions the gym to nonprofit status.
Waterville area public works departments have not used mutual COVID agreement
Public works departments in Waterville, Winslow, Fairfield and Oakland have not had to use each others’ services because of COVID-19.