To assist voters as Election Day, Nov. 3, approaches, the Diocese of Portland has launched a special Faithful Citizenship resource section to assist visitors in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy, according to a news release from Dave Guthro, communications director, Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. The page (portlanddiocese.org/faithful-citizenship) […]
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Main Street Skowhegan shows Susan Collins what local business needs to keep going
Main Street America, a national network of community revitalization organizations, is pushing for Congress to include a $100 million competitive grant in the next economic stimulus package to keep its local affiliates in business.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Central Maine colleges continue COVID-19 testing as students return to campus
Colby College, Thomas College and the University of Maine at Farmington have reported low numbers of positive COVID-19 cases during the first few weeks of welcoming students back to campus.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Books provide a haven in the midst of the pandemic
Armed with life experience, rereading classic literature 50 years later brings a much different perspective, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Maine Arts Academy prepares for on-campus, remote learning
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy will draws on its experience with on-campus and remote learning as students return. The school campus, like most others, was closed last March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release from the school. The students and staff, who had already implemented work-at-home days due to intermittent inclement […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Thomas College awarded $1.3 million grant
The TRIO Student Support Services grant provides the college with $1.3 million over five years to serve up to 140 students each year, from entering students through their senior year.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area schools see success in soft start, administrators say
Maine School Administrative District 54 Board of Directors convened Thursday to discuss the first week of classes and provide updates on how well schools are navigating through the pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Oakland-based RSU 18 addresses concerns with cleaning product
Vital Oxide, used in RSU 18 to clean surfaces, can fade clothing under certain circumstances, but the manufacturer says it is not toxic.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Main Street Skowhegan delivers annual Craft Brew Fest in a brew bag
COVID-19 may have canceled the live Craft Brew Fest, but organizers delivered more than 300 bags of beer, food and entertainment to in-state and out-of-state buyers.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Town Council votes to close, sell Pittsfield Community Theatre
The Pittsfield Community Theatre Committee had a busy schedule planned for 2020. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the town to close the venue in March, the Town Council decided to keep it closed and sell the building.