Speakers Drs. Sonia Sanchez and John Bracey initiated the movement for Black studies in the 1970s.
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Skowhegan-area school district looking ahead at sports, new school construction
Superintendent Jon Moody said at Thursday evening’s board of directors meeting that based on the metrics, he believes it likely that sports can continue.
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Oakland, Vassalboro solar projects flip the on switch
Oakland has the option to buy and own its power generating solar array after six years.
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Colby ramps up COVID-19 testing as students return and positive cases increase
Colby College and Thomas College in Waterville have resumed strict testing protocols for the spring semester amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.
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Multiple departments respond to fire in Cornville
The Deputy Fire Chief said that the garage involved received minor damage as a result of a fire believed to be accidentally caused by a heat lamp.
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Kennebec Valley government council receives $670,000 from federal government to boost economy
The Kennebec Valley Council of Governments will use the money to help mend and promote the central Maine economy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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DA will review shooting of 2-year-old Waterville boy for potential criminal charges
District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said Waterville police plan to forward information about the shooting of a 2-year-old boy in his home to her office once the investigation is complete, and her office will determine if there is adequate evidence to charge someone.
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Winslow seventh-graders go remote; districts in Waterville and Skowhegan report new cases of COVID-19
The cases were reported in Waterville, Winslow and Skowhegan-based districts.
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House fire in Solon ruled accidental
Officials say occupants of the house at 70 McQuilkin Road were injured Jan. 9 while trying to save their pets.
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Missing Oakland woman found safe, police say
Janie Mullins, 29, had not been seen since Jan. 7 in Oakland and possibly Jan 8. in the Sanford area. She was located Wednesday in southern Maine.