There was a doggone good photo opportunity recently when the Morning Sentinel did a story about the new police dog in Waterville. One photograph in particular drew many cheers, but some jeers, too.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
New minigrant competition aims to help Maine microbusinesses reach customers
New Ventures Maine is offering minigrants in the six regions it serves to help the smallest businesses reach customers by helping to fund marketing efforts.
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Posted inMaine
St. Albans approves $1.34 million budget at annual Town Meeting
About 40 voters turned out for Saturday’s meeting, approving all 45 warrant articles in an hour and 15 minutes.
Posted inMaine
Two women injured in Rome snowmobile crash
The women were taken Friday night to MaineGeneral’s Alfond Center for Health in Augusta where they spent the night and one was released Saturday morning.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Parents of Pittsfield man killed in standoff had earlier expressed alarm over his behavior
The night before the Feb. 25 standoff with officers, the parents of Gregory Lasselle had called Pittsfield police concerned about his ‘state of mind.’
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Donated building, funds to help Augusta Teen Center help city youth
Efforts to raise $1 million to renovate a building downtown into the Augusta Teen Center’s new home have already brought in $746,000.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Ukrainian college students in Maine network together, struggle with separation from families
Two students from Ukraine this week shared what it is like to be away from their home during the Russian invasion of their homeland.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: A little thank you can go a long way
Volunteers at the Universalist Unitarian Church in Waterville have been making bag lunches for school staff and bus drivers as a way to thank them for their work during the pandemic, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Father of Ayla Reynolds argues against expansion of wrongful death lawsuit
Lawyer for Justin DiPietro asks a judge to set aside new claims against DiPietro and reject efforts to add his sister and mother to the lawsuit against him.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Bridge connecting Waterville and Winslow to remain open during construction
Officials in both communities sought to close the Ticonic Bridge to traffic, in part to speed up the construction timeline, but Maine Department of Transportation says it plans to keep it open to vehicles.