Morning Sentinel
News and information from the greater Waterville area.
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Erskine Academy reports second case of COVID-19, cases reported in RSU 19
Erskine Academy and RSU 19 will remain in their hybrid models.
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UMaine Extension releases new water conservation and safety tips
Every Maine county experienced some level of drought in 2020, with September reported as the driest on record, according to the National Weather Service. Because the autumn rains Maine received may not benefit thirsty gardens and wells until later in the year, water conservation makes good economic and ecological sense year-round. Conserving Water at Home […]
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UMaine Extension to offer tips on preparing local holiday foods Nov. 17
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer ideas for using local foods in a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, via Zoom. Topics will include cost-effective ways to shop for local foods, food safety tips for handling turkey and leftovers, and how to use Maine foods in traditional holiday dinner […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Maine churches to change attendance capacity temporarily
Diocese calls on Gov. Mills to serve as better ‘partner.’
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Scholarships offered to adult learners in Franklin County
Adult learners from Franklin County who are returning to school for post-secondary education are eligible to apply for the Hugh and Elizabeth Montgomery Scholarship, according to a news release from Maine Community Foundation. Preference is given to students for whom a scholarship would make a significant difference in their ability to attend school. First-time applicants […]
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Kennebec Behavioral health to host comedy show fundraiser Dec. 5
Kennebec Behavioral Health will host its fourth annual comedy show fundraiser “A Night In” featuring stand-up comedian group the River Comics at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, via Zoom. KBH invites the community to stay home and join in the fun with Leonard, Sam and Kyron of the River Comics who will put on a […]
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Crooked Face Creamery and Maine Grains named finalists in Good Food Awards
A total of nine Maine businesses were named finalists in the nationwide contest.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Pickup truck, tractor-trailer collide on Main Street in Madison
The accident downtown occurred Friday when a pickup truck was backing out of a driveway and collided with a tractor-trailer, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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East Madison Road selected for Skowhegan’s Public Safety Building project after ranked vote count
The proposed $8.9 million project on East Madison Road won the plurality vote as well as the ranked-choice vote, the town manager said Friday.