Randy and Lisa Jones of Augusta bought the former Railroad Square Cinema complex, which they have renamed The Playhouse at Waterville Station. Their long-term goal is to make it a center for the arts and artisans.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Police: One killed in shooting outside Waterville house
The Maine State Police said they were assisting the Waterville Police Department in investigating the fatal shooting Monday morning on South Grove Street.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
From arrest to recovery: Somerset County Jail unlocks new hope for addiction treatment
Brock Peters, 29, credits an arrest at the height of his opioid addiction with saving his life. After detoxing at the jail, he became part of a pilot program to treat opioid addiction in a different way.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Forest Service offers $1 million in grants to expand urban tree canopy
Applicants must attend an online workshop Feb. 28 to qualify for forestry grants that will help establish sustainable urban woodlands, increase awareness of the benefits of trees and enhance community health and livability.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Pandemic-era rules to ease access to common substance abuse treatment are made permanent
The rules make it easier for patients to take the opioid use disorder drug at home rather than having to travel to a designated clinic.
Posted inMaine, News
Somerset SnowFest organizers modify some events due to warm weather, sparse snow
While some SnowFest events will continue, others have been forced to adapt to what experts say could be Maine’s warmest winter on record.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Mt. Blue school district sees absenteeism drop, but not enough
Administrators in the Farmington-based school district are struggling to improve attendance rates as parents and students readjust after the pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
State urges Winthrop, other school districts to take electric buses off the road due to defects
Winthrop, Vinalhaven and Yarmouth reported problems last fall with electric school buses, and the Maine Department of Education is advising all Lion Electric Co. buses be parked until further inspections are done.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Special funds let Maine lawmakers raise and spend with few limits
While restrictions remain for campaign contributions to a legislative candidate, businesses and individuals can donate unlimited amounts to political action committees run by candidates after they’re elected. And some of their expenditures might surprise you.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.