Impact2032 is to shape the United Way of Kennebec Valley’s community investment grant decisions that are to be made once this year’s fundraising campaign, with a $2 million goal, is completed.
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Officials: Augusta’s proposed comprehensive plan updates might need updating
Work on the city’s proposed new comprehensive plan, a 260-page document that guides decisions affecting the city, was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A sweet family affair in Oakland as candy shop turns 5
An owner of a ‘hole-in-the-wall’ store reflects on five years in business, much of it during the COVID-19 pandemic, after moving from a downtown location to a storefront on Kennedy Memorial Drive.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Deer hunters see fruitful start to firearm season
The firearm hunting season for deer kicked off Saturday with Maine resident hunting day, and many local hunters found success according to several central Maine tagging stations.
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As hunting season ramps up, state officials broaden testing for ‘forever chemicals’ in fish and wildlife
Part of the strategy for agencies like the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is to use Fairfield as something of a case study to guide future testing in other regions of the state.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop, Somerville schools receive federal funding for electric buses
Winthrop received funding for four electric buses and Somerville-based RSU 12 received funding for two electric buses through EPA Clean School Bus Program.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta overnight shelter nears opening
Officials say the new shelter, at South Parish Congregational Church, will provide a safe, low-barrier space for unhoused people to spend winter nights.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Two-way traffic change in downtown Waterville delayed 2 weeks
Drainage issues that need to be rectified at two downtown intersections are the primary cause for postponing the change to two-way traffic on Main and Front streets, according to city officials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Oregon man indicted for alleged assaults in Augusta hotel room
Damian E. Sanchez allegedly raped his girlfriend, struck her in the head with a beer bottle and strangled her at an Augusta hotel room in the presence of their young son in January.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Over more than two decades, Chelsea physical education teacher’s passion for running has created community tradition
Linda Peterson, a physical education teacher at Chelsea Elementary School, started a school fun run to help students develop a healthy mindset around the activity she has loved since childhood. On Saturday, the community will celebrate the 25th year of the event, which starts at 2 p.m. at the school.