The town’s fire chief told selectmen he anticipates losing some of his staff members to the recent COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all emergency personnel. The measure goes into effect Oct. 1.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Windsor Fair throws open gates for 9 days of fun in central Maine
This year’s fair includes a beer garden at the racetrack for the first time, and a daily, pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic, along with traditional fair attractions, including rides, fair food, exhibitions and entertainment.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield Town Council sets special town meeting for Nov. 2
Meeting needed to fill two seats on council.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Former Anson fire chief remembered during memorial service Saturday
Gary Ward was remembered on Saturday as a man who committed his life to his family, community and his faith.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
St. Albans man pleads guilty on child sexual assault charge
Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said that Ashton McKenney, 22, pleaded guilty this week to three charges, including sexual abuse of a minor, and will serve nine months at the Somerset County Jail in East Madison.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop man’s motorized floating picnic tables ready for launch
Lon Cameron has channeled his creative drive into developing floating motorized picnic tables, a new and different way for people to enjoy time on the water.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Central Maine area schools opening again during pandemic with variety of masking rules
As many students return to public-school classrooms this coming week, district officials have more leeway than last year in their pandemic protocols, leading to differing precautions for COVID-19.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Amid chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, Travis Mills is on a mission to support service members who ‘did good’
Travis Mills, whose foundation operates a lakeside retreat in Rome for wounded veterans and their families, says the U.S military didn’t fail in Afghanistan and has taken his message to a national audience.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Patient says some MaineGeneral staff threatened to not treat her for asking if they were vaccinated
MaineGeneral spokesperson Joy McKenna said nothing prohibits patients from asking about staff members’ vaccination status and the hospital would not refuse treatment for such queries.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Community members urge Readfield-area school board to rethink mask stance
Many Regional School Unit 38 students and educators still plan to wear masks, but worry for those around them who don’t.