A new childcare facility in Winslow and a surge of kindergarten enrollment in Winslow are among the signs that more families with young children are seeking services in the Waterville-Winslow area.
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Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine, Local & State
J.P. Devine: August 1945, for three sisters the waiting is over
J.P. remembers waiting for Japan to surrender in 1945.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Uncategorized
Belgrade welcomes new community gathering place
Lynn and Phyllis Matson had a vision for the property at Route 27 and West Street, and on Saturday, that vision took shape.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Catastrophe on southern border: Wayne couple shares experience volunteering at shelter near Mexican border
Steve and Molly Saunders volunteered in El Paso, Texas, assisting asylum seekers from Central America.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fire, police officials continue to probe Skowhegan blaze
State and local investigators were at the scene of a fire Friday that burned two vehicles in a North Avenue driveway and spread to an adjacent house, injuring one person.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences graduates largest class to date
The graduating class of Maine’s first charter school numbered 35 at the school’s eighth commencement.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan police, fire officials probe vehicle, house fire
Skowhegan police and firefighters Friday afternoon responded to a vehicle fire that spread to a house on North Avenue and officials contacted the Office of State Fire Marshal to help determine the cause of the blaze.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
MeANS program for challenged students graduates seven
The Threshold program at the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences focuses on students whose lives make it difficult to attend school regularly.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta’s Capital Area Technical Center offering firefighter training for high schoolers
Students who complete the program will be able to volunteer with local departments, at a time when ranks are dwindling and the average age of firefighters is climbing.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Bed racers tear up Water Street at Skowhegan River Fest
Farmers market, rafting rides, fireworks part of festival’s Saturday events.