Hartland Public Library, at 16 Mill St., patrons can now schedule an appointment by phone, email or Facebook message to enter the library on Tuesdays and Fridays for 30 minutes between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Masks are required and social distancing 6-feet apart will be followed. There will be no computer use, faxing, copying, […]
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Aug 15 Blueberry Festival to be drive-through, take-out event
Winslow’s annual Blueberry Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15, at Winslow Congregational Church, 12 Lithgow St. in Winslow. This year’s festival will be presented as a drive-through, take-out, “Blueberry Fest To-Go” event, with social-distancing protocols observed. Drive-through admission to the festival is free, according to a news release from […]
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New Winslow town manager returning to Maine roots
Erica LaCroix, originally of Mount Vernon, will be returning to her home state this fall to take on the role of Winslow town manager.
Posted inColumns, Kennebec Journal, Liz Soares, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Liz Soares: Witnessing the wonders of wildlife
The pandemic has meant people are staying home, and it appears that animals are benefiting and thriving because of it, writes Liz Soares.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Thousands lose power across central Maine after tropical storm blows through
Crews across central Maine were working to restore power Wednesday after high wind from Tropical Storm Isaias knocked down trees across the region when it blew through Tuesday night.
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Waterville council approves nearly $44 million combined municipal and school budget
The City Council also accepted charter revisions from the Charter Commission, and voters will decide whether to approve them at the November election.
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Winslow hires Maine native as first woman to be town manager
Erica LaCroix, who hails from Mount Vernon originally, will replace Michael Heavener in October.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Unity community shocked by academic shift, layoffs, but student leader hopeful
The college said Monday that the school would be shifting permanently to a hybrid model, which has left many within the community feeling blindsided and looking for answers.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec Estuary Land Trust completes inaugural conservation project
As part of the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust’s ongoing efforts to conserve special natural areas and provide outdoor opportunities to the community, members recently completed their first land protection project in Richmond, according to a news release from the Bath-based land trust. Barbara and Peter Vickery first began discussing protection of their property in 2002. […]