The Waterville college will continue regularly scheduled classes through the end of this week, and all students who can reasonably move out by Sunday, when spring break starts, are being asked to do so.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
State, New England drama festivals canceled due to coronavirus concerns
Both the Class A and B state drama festivals and the New England Drama Festival have been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Man seriously injured by hit-and-run driver in Liberty, police say
Authorities asked the public for help after a pedestrian was struck early Thursday morning on Route 220.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Oakland forms committee, China releases statement on coronavirus
“We’d rather be safe than sorry with this,” said Gary Bowman, Oakland’s town manager, who has formed a committee to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus in Oakland.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Maine Film Center commissions new score for Maine’s first movie, ‘Jean the Match-Maker’
In 2010 the first film ever shot in Maine was saved from being lost forever when a tinted nitrate print was found and restored.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Wendy’s in Waterville undergoing major remodeling project
The restaurant at 329 Main St. is expected to reopen May 1 with all new equipment and a modern look.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Dana Wilde: Bird numbers declining throughout North America
Since 1970, North America’s bird population has decreased by about 30%, with nearly 3 billion birds that used to be in the woods, grasslands and shore now gone, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Charter Commission decides to keep mayor position
The 10-member commission on Tuesday also decided to change the charter language dealing with the appointment of a public health officer.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Train fire on Sappi property in Skowhegan snuffed quickly
The train engine fire happened on Sappi’s rail line early in the morning, but the equipment did not belong to the company.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police, DA ‘confident’ Waterville shooting case will be solved
While police and the district attorney are holding details close to the vest about who allegedly shot 7-year-old Emahleeah Frost in a drive-by shooting Feb. 28, they say they are confident those responsible will be brought to justice.