Jennifer Savage, who had been the assistant director, was named director and the new assistant director will be Michelle Dowd.
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Posted inHealth
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
Studies have found that the dye – a color additive used in foods, dietary supplements and oral medicines– caused cancer in lab rats.
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Posted inNation & World
Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, though Israel says final details are in flux
The three-phase ceasefire deal promises the release of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events set for Monday in Waterville
Colby College plans a community breakfast and day of service, while resident Elizabeth Leonard is set to lead an event scheduled to start at Veterans Memorial Park.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Residents react to largest subdivision ever proposed for Monmouth
Final approval of the project could come as soon as March, but sign-off by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection is needed first.
Posted inCommunity
OUT Maine accepting college scholarship applications
Scholarships can be worth up to $25,000 every year for four years of schooling.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville church’s plan for Park Street buildings remains in limbo
The Planning Board voted 5-2 Tuesday to postpone making a recommendation to the City Council on whether to approve a plan for First Church of Waterville on Park Street.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
‘Antiques Roadshow’ to make first stop in Maine for 30th tour
For years, the roadshow was filmed inside convention centers across the country, making it difficult to find a suitable location in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Man shot while trying to drive construction vehicle through Penobscot County home, police say
A Corinna man allegedly stole a front-end loader and attempted to drive it through a home before being shot by its residents.
Posted inBusiness, News
Public advocate nominee narrowly supported in first legislative test
Heather Sanborn, the nominee for state Public Advocate, drew opposition for not ruling out utility work in the future.