The state’s Department of Education doesn’t offer training for active shooter situations. Local authorities like the Augusta police have been rising to meet the need.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
As housing crunch persists, central Maine leaders chip away at problem one project at a time
Several efforts are underway in Augusta and Waterville to provide more affordable housing options, but until then the two cities together are short of such housing by more than 1,800 units.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas College announces online tuition discount for Portland municipal workers
The agreement with the city of Portland is the latest announced by the college as it secures similar arrangements with other large Maine employers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
State investigation finds Augusta officer justified in 2019 shooting of city man
A report by the Office of the Maine Attorney General states Officer Sabastian Guptill was acting in self-defense when he shot and wounded an Augusta man who was wanted for a domestic violence assault charge in Farmington.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Aug. 12-19, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Morning Sentinel photojournalist Seamans named top photographer in the region
The National Press Photographers Association recently named Michael Seamans the photographer of the year in New England.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education, Times Record
Hallowell-based school district begins search for interim superintendent
Regional School Unit 2 is assembling a search committee tasked with recommending candidates to the school board by Aug. 31.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Things to Do
Gardiner art walk returns for the first time since 2019
ArtWalk Gardiner, with the exception of a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, has been going on strong for nearly two decades.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
As new school year approaches, Fairfield-area district to hold job fair for several open positions
Maine School Administrative District 49, which includes Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield, is planning a job fair Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence High School Annex.
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Photos: Demolition derby at Skowhegan State Fair
The demolition derby held each year at the popular Skowhegan fair drew a packed house Monday as drivers competed in several different heats. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.