Steel beams are expected to be installed starting Monday for the $18 million Paul J. Schupf Art Center. The center will include art galleries, three cinemas, a cafe, studios and a skywalk to the Waterville Opera House.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner resale shop to reorganize, seeks more volunteers
The United Methodist Clothes Closet needs more volunteers to carry on its work in its resale shop that’s been operating in Gardiner for 17 years.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield woman arrested after home burglarized, police say
The items stolen from a Fairfield home were placed in nearby woods and a woman later identified as Rebecca O’Clair was arrested after being seen by police retrieving them.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine
Amy Calder: An unlikely Waterville pair tackles an intractable problem
Purpose over profit: Mayor Jay Coelho and the Rev. Maureen Ausbrook are teaming up to cook food for the homeless and deliver it where necessary — be it under a bridge or in the woods, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Things to Do
Gardiner to host Maine Craft Weekend events showcasing local artisans, businesses
Gardiner is one of six featured cities in the statewide event and has coordinated citywide events to showcase locally made work and give people a chance to visit where the work is made.
Posted inMaine
With money in hand, Pittsfield moves to build hangar, improve taxiway at airport
Town secures $1.5 million needed for improvements at Pittsfield Municipal Airport.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Somerset County continues to see high levels of COVID-19 transmission while trailing in vaccinations
Somerset remains the lowest vaccinated county in Maine, with 53% of the population fully vaccinated; the statewide percentage of residents who are vaccinated is about 65%.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Public hearing set for Monday to discuss Richmond’s withdrawal from RSU 2
While a vast majority of voters in the last election supported the town’s withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2, state rules had Richmond 300 votes short of the number needed to validate the election and allow the town to leave the district.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Planning Board approves solar development rule changes aimed at aesthetics
Changes meant to address concerns about the appearance of commercial solar farms endorsed by solar project developers
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Colby College to honor journalists with Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award
The award is given annually to journalists who exhibit courage in reporting and writing. The recipients this year had their phone records seized by the Justice Department in an effort to uncover their sources.