“I have many friends in the city. I know many people. I feel it’s like my village,” Hasan Sif Eddin, who came to Waterville from Syria, said at an event Wednesday night.
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Retiring Oakland-area school superintendent rehired at $75,000 salary
Regional School Unit 18 Superintendent Carl Gartley has announced he will retire at the current school year, but some educators are raising concerns over his return as a temporary interim assistant superintendent.
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Trump administration freezes many health agency reports, online posts
An ‘immediate pause’ has been ordered on any regulations, guidance, announcements, press releases, social media and website posts until approved by a political appointee.
Posted inCommunity
Sisterhood-building events set for February
Finding Our Voices Book Club discussion and cold water dip fundraiser bring hope and connectivity to women across Maine.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gun safety advocates turn in signatures to force fall referendum on red flag law
The Maine Gun Safety Coalition says it collected more than 80,000 signatures in an effort to put the measure on the ballot in November.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, News
‘The Wild Robot,’ based on Maine author’s book, up for Oscars
The book is one of a series by Midcoast author and illustrator Peter Brown.
Posted inCommunity
How long will winter be? Kennebec Kenny to make Feb. 2 prediction
Groundhog Day celebration to include brunch treats and coffee following the prediction.
Posted inCommunity
Vassalboro Scouts to be honored Scout Sunday Feb. 2
A reception will follow in the Vassalboro United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Winslow, Phillips, Augusta women win American Miss National pageant titles
Brooklyn Kelly of Winslow, Lauren Jakub of Chelsea, Jennifer Fortin of Augusta and Ruthie Gusler of Phillips were among the Maine pageant delegates to receive top honors.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
2025 Kenney Awards ceremony set for Friday in Augusta
The Kennebec Valley of Chamber of Commerce event honors winners in six categories, three of which are chosen on the night via live text voting.