Across central Maine, which has ranked poorly nationally for internet access, people and businesses are finding opportunity as the reach of fiber optic networks expand.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area school board tables Title IX talks, focuses on budget
MSAD 54 Superintendent of Schools Jon Moody told the board of directors that the Skowhegan-area district complies with both state and federal anti-discrimination laws and encouraged the board to focus on finishing this year’s budget process.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Flagg support, protests, spring sports focused on in central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 28-April 4, 2025.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Soup kitchen volunteer: ‘They need compassion’
Judy Cabana, 86, of Waterville, loves volunteering at the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Hospital closure to impact Waterville’s EMS operations, budget, city says
Waterville city councilors and fire Chief Jason Frost discussed the need for more firefighter-paramedics and an extra ambulance on the road full time to help with the impact of Northern Light Inland Hospital’s closure.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
$45.5 million Oakland-area school budget adopted despite pushback
School board members in the Oakland-based school district debated where funding for an advisory position for Superintendent Carl Gartley, who is retiring at the end of the year, should come from.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Somerset County officials reconsider selling guns used in crimes
Some county commissioners think the sheriff should auction off forfeited guns that may still have some value instead of destroying them.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
9.6% spending increase gets final OK from Kennebec County commissioners
The taxpayer-funded portion of the budget will jump by about 13.5%, on the heels of a nearly 30% increase last year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Pittston to seek nearly $2 million from road commissioner’s company
Pittston officials allege that road repair work completed by Sam Snow Construction to Jewett Road was poorly done.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Ambulance crews face long transports, high costs with Waterville hospital closure
Hospital options for emergency transport services may be limited after the June closure of Waterville’s Northern Light Inland.