While MaineGeneral in Augusta is receiving the Pfizer vaccine, Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville is slated to get the Moderna vaccine, which has not yet been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Thomas College allocates $1.5 million from Alfond grant to Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program
The JMG program launched at Thomas in 2014 as a way to help high school students transition into the college environment.
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Benton Elementary School reports another positive case of COVID-19
A fourth case of COVID-19 has been recorded at Benton Elementary School after an outbreak was declared last week.
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Waterville council eyes overseer for downtown traffic project, chickens, short term rentals
The City Council on Tuesday also will consider taking final votes on a tax increment financing district and a rezoning request to enable construction of a community ice rink.
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Father-daughter team builds 6-foot snowman in Oakland
Emma and her father built their snowman just ahead of a predicted cold snap — perfect for preserving a newly built snowman.
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Erskine students, faculty give $600 to the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers
SOUTH CHINA — For nearly 20 years past, Erskine Academy has held an annual “Wish List Drive” for the Maine Children’s Home for Little Wanderers in Waterville. This year, because of the academy’s cohorts’ schedules and social distancing, the Student Council felt it best to make a monetary donation. Contributions were made by a special […]
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Messalonskee Middle School in Oakland shifts to remote learning after COVID-19 case
Regional School Unit 18 Superintendent Carl Gartley also announced a positive case of the coronavirus at James H. Bean Elementary School in Sidney.
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The Ice Cream Shoppe in Skowhegan uses donations to provide Christmas gifts for families
The owners and employees continue their holiday tradition of raising money through customer donations to provide for families in need.
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The Ice Cream Shoppe expanding into Oakland
Located at 902 Kennedy Memorial Drive, near Waterville County Club, the shop will add to the Gardner family’s other locations in Farmington, Randolph and Skowhegan. It is expected to open in May 2021.
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J.P. Devine: How to be funny during dark times
It’s really hard to stand in the light when so many are in the dark, to be funny when so many are crying, but J.P. Devine had early training.