Doug Handy, 58, and his wife, Evelyn, 60, have lived in their mobile home 11 years and got an eviction notice March 25 saying they need to move out by April 25.
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Waterville area parish holds drive-through confessions
The Rev. Patrick Finn called the cloth confessional in the parking lot of St. John the Baptist Church in Winslow strange, but said that “God is still at work even in the midst of this crazy situation in the world.”
Horse dies after falling in old well in Harmony
A horse stepped on a cesspool cover off Brown Road in Harmony Tuesday and went into about 8 feet of water but died before it could be rescued.
Waterville council votes to suspend plastic bag ordinance
Councilors also got an update from City Manager Michael Roy about how the coronavirus situation is likely to affect the proposed 2020-21 municipal budget.
Skowhegan police investigate catalytic converter thefts
Chief Chief David Bucknam asks businesses to check their company vehicles often and to park their automobiles in well-lighted areas.
New Balance to start producing face masks to help prevent spread of coronavirus
A representative for the company said that while information about production at central Maine locations is not yet available, the goal is to have all New England factories producing personal protective equipment once a prototype is made.
Hersom named superintendent in MSAD 49
Roberta Hersom succeeds Reza Namin, who resigned last August after a year on the job in Maine School Administrative District 49, based in Fairfield.
St. Albans looks to make Town Office accessible to all
Rick Fisher said he began noticing the lack of accessibility when he became town manager last August.
Churches offer online services, drive-thru confessions amid coronavirus suspensions
“The blessing given during Mass still counts; it doesn’t matter if it’s in person or online, God’s blessings are not limited to physical presence,” said the Rev. Aaron Damboise, pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Jackman and Holy Family Parish in Greenville.
Waterville Creates! offers online courses during coronavirus pandemic
“People need a distraction from feeling afraid or separated right now,” said Serena Sanborn, the education and outreach coordinator for Waterville Creates!