Michelle Sweet had been serving as the opera house’s interim executive director since Tamsen Brooke Warner left the post about three months ago.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Health care workers protest vaccine mandate in Augusta
Nearly 400 people, many in scrubs, lined both sides of State Street in front of the Maine State House to protest the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 1 or have a medical exemption.
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Skowhegan hospital reports around 10 inoculations during fair’s first clinic
The hospital’s EMS department offered to assist with a vaccine clinic at the Skowhegan State Fair, and a pharmacist reports that around 10 people took advantage of the free clinic during its first session over the weekend.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Second man indicted in Waterville drive-by shooting pleads guilty
Jeremiah D. Gamblin pleads guilty Monday to elevated aggravated assault in the shooting of a Waterville girl in February 2020.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Report of domestic assault in Fairfield sent agencies hunting for man on 4-wheeler, police say
Taylor A. Pelletier, of Fairfield, was charged with domestic violence aggravated assault and domestic violence terrorizing following an incident on Sunday night on Back Road.
Posted inMaine
Waterville City Council to discuss spending $1.67 million in pandemic recovery funds
The council discussion comes as about $502 million is being made available to Maine municipalities and counties through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Posted inMaine
Photos: Harness racing, rides, agricultural shows, tasty food and more at Skowhegan State Fair
Ten-day fair runs through this Saturday.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School referendum calls for additions to Skowhegan Middle School, other improvements
If approved, an amount not to exceed $6,970,000 will be used to fund the projects through federal grants.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Rising construction costs, inflation delay upgrades at Norridgewock’s airport
One project originally estimated to cost $4 million last year is now expected to cost around $6.5 million, delaying repairs to the centrally-located airport.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta public schools add a weekly early release day for professional development of teachers
Board member Kati McCormick voted against the motion, siding with a parent who spoke about the impact more early release days would have on her son and on her job.