Students recognized for academic achievement for the first quarter.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Madison Legion seeks donations for animal shelter
Needed items for the Skowhegan organization include cat litter, dye-free cat food, dog food, used bedding, etc.
Carrabec superintendent withdraws recommendation on launching new reopening rules
Citing Maine’s increasing deaths from COVID-19, SAD 74 Superintendent Mike Tracy delays third phase of the district’s reopening plan.
Oakland area superintendent says nearly all schools have students and staff in quarantine
“We have students and staff in most buildings that are quarantining,” Regional School Unit 18 Superintendent Carl Gartley said.
Waterville council takes first vote to loosen chicken requirements
The City Council on Tuesday voted 5-2 to decrease the required minimum lot size for keeping chickens from 10,000 to 8,000 square feet and are scheduled to take a final vote Dec. 15.
Staff member of Fairfield area school district tests positive for COVID-19, superintendent says
A positive case of COVID-19 in a staff member at Benton Elementary School has brought the number of cases in SAD 49 to a total of five.
Liz Soares: Reconnecting with our past
In tumultuous times, we can turn to age-old traditions to reconnect with one another, Liz Soares writes.
Maine Tourism, Hospitality & Retail Recovery Grant Program available
Funds must be committed by Dec. 30.
Wayne’s Aging at Home group continues to reduce isolation, promote elder health through pandemic
Members fill comfort bags to be distributed to seniors.
Gardiner Main Street to offer new holiday activities
Activities include a raffle, Letters to (& from) Santa and an elf scavenger hunt.