Virtual New Years Family Fun Run planned from Dec. 30 to Jan. 4.
Morning Sentinel
News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Sappi receives sustainability award for money-saving environmental project at Somerset Mill
The company was named a recipient of the Leadership in Sustainability — Water Award from the American Forest & Paper Association for a project at the Somerset Mill in Skowhegan.
Skowhegan-based, Fairfield-based school districts report COVID-19 cases
The superintendents sent letters saying that the districts were made aware of the cases before Christmas Day and expect students to return to school Jan. 4.
Waterville Starbucks closed due to COVID-19
The location at 2 Waterville Commons will reopen Jan. 4.
Sidney, Fairfield students honored for work on COVID-19 frontlines in food stores
Ana Hewett of Sidney and Haley Hersey of Fairfield received $1,000 scholarships from the University of Southern Maine Office of the President and private donors for their work at Hannaford.
Business transition workshop for farmers planned for January
Registration for UMaine Extension class is required by Jan. 5.
43 Main St. in Oakland buzzing with Buddies Groceries, Oakland Pharmacy
Shane and Bud Savage purchased Buddies Groceries in September and moved Oakland Pharmacy into a new addition connected to the market that opened Dec. 14.
Fire in Unity destroys mobile home
Fire Chief Blaine Parsons said the home is ‘completely ruined’ after the blaze on Turner Court.
Maine professional drivers, supporting companies take part in Wreaths Across America
Maine Professional Drivers Association’s members and its supporting companies volunteered their time and equipment to assist in the Wreaths Across America event held Dec. 15 through Dec. 19, according to a news release from the association. MPDA highlights: • Current MPDA President Dave Littlefield and Richard Hill helped lay wreaths at veterans’ memorial cemeteries in […]
J.P. Devine: The piano and me
Playing Cole Porter’s “Every time We Say Goodbye” on the ivory keys has J.P. Devine hopeful that it’s the start of a glorious New Year.