Waterville Junior High School Principal Don Roux told the Waterville Board of Education on Monday that a letter to the Morning Sentinel editor written by a seventh grader prompted him to launch discussions with the student leadership team.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Next chapter coming for Scrummy Afters in Hallowell following sale announcement
Days after a Facebook post announcing the popular Hallowell candy shop is for sale, co-owner Kim Davis says she is surprised by the level of interest — from as far as Florida.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Scholarship to benefit graduating seniors at Waterville Senior High School
Named for Mary L. George, a 1955 graduate of WSHS, the scholarship is to be awarded each year to two seniors.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Armory clinic to stop offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations after this week
Final two days of clinic at 179 Western Ave. set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and noon to 7 p.m. Thursday. No appointment is necessary. PCR testing for the coronavirus set to continue, by appointment.
Posted inMaine
Firefighters respond to 2-alarm fire Sunday in Augusta
Augusta Fire Chief David Groder said no one was injured but a cat died in the blaze.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield-area schools back in session after going remote due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases and low staffing due to illness
Superintendent Jay Charette wants to “make it clear” it was due to the combination of the high number of COVID-19 cases reported in the district and the high staff absentee rate.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta’s $5.2 million borrowing proposal, including key city projects, will go to a March vote
City councilors recently approved borrowing $750,000 for capital improvement projects, voters will be asked to approve the borrowing of the additional funds.
Posted inMaine
Waterville, Winslow officials urge DOT to close Ticonic Bridge during construction
The $40.5 million project to replace the bridge over the Kennebec River between Waterville and Winslow on U.S. Route 201 is scheduled to start this fall or in the spring of next year.
Posted inMaine
Despite frigid temps, Maine TradeHers Market holds Christmas tree bonfire
The freezing temperatures didn’t stop residents and vendors from gathering Saturday for local goods and a Christmas tree bonfire.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
No chickens harmed following coop fire in Rome, officials say
The chickens were let out earlier in the day, the Rome Fire Department said, and were not harmed by the fire on Friday night.