The Skowhegan Fire Department and Warden Service responded to a call Monday afternoon about a car that went through the ice at the public access boat launch at Lake George.
Morning Sentinel
News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Inland hospital turning Waterville drive-up site into ‘medical screening’ spot
The drive-up location off Kennedy Memorial Drive won’t be open Tuesday as hospital officials put a focus on screening for coronavirus symptoms through a telephone hotline before arriving for an in-person check.
Farmington area health network unveils policies to support staff during coronavirus
Franklin Community Health Network announced a new policy plan March 18 to help support its health care workers in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sacred Heart Church in Waterville up for sale by parish
The church at 72 Pleasant St. in Waterville has served as a place of worship since 1908.
Community boards in Skowhegan raise money for gift cards to help feed neighbors
Over $1,000 has been raised for gift cards at two long-standing restaurants in Skowhegan for community members to use.
Waterville’s Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter adjusts for coronavirus
The shelter is setting up an isolation room in case it’s needed to house a sick shelter resident.
Waterville Emergency Operations Center in full swing
Waterville is responding to the coronavirus pandemic in an organized way, following the model of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Incident Management System.
Waterville city councilor stuck in Cape Verde Islands
Councilor Flavia Oliveira, D-Ward 2, went to the island of Sal on March 3 to visit her family and was planning to stay 10 days, but was prohibited from returning to the U.S. because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Portland Pie in Waterville offering takeout, delivery
Owner Patrick Mulligan said he had to lay off workers, but those who remain are grateful for customers who order takeout and delivery.
Waterville council wants to keep coronavirus-response panel’s meetings secret, barred from public
The City Council voted 5-1 to amend the number of councilors on the subcommittee and make it an advisory-only panel, as a way of circumventing Maine’s open meetings law and barring the public.