With the help of an anonymous gift and federal stimulus money, the community-owned cooperative seeks to rebuild toward long-term sustainability.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta woman fulfills dream of appearing on ‘Jeopardy!’, and wins big too
Jamie Logan has wanted to be on the show her whole life and finally got the chance after auditioning for 15 years; she will compete again Friday night after winning on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville city offices closed until Monday over potential COVID-19 exposure
City Offices will reopen at 7:30 a.m. after posting a notice about the closure “out of an abundance of caution.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Video: Whitefield Elementary School wins Maine DOE cooking competition
Regional School Unit 12 students beat South Portland in the final competition of the Maine Department of Education’s 2021 Farm to School Cook-off.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Winslow Public Schools eye return to in-person learning 5 days a week this fall
Superintendent Peter Thiboutout wrote a letter to the community Wednesday outlining the district’s intention to drop its hybrid model for the next school year, regardless of whether the state alters its physical distancing guidelines for schools.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Funding outside organizations triggers debate on Waterville’s budget priorities
Some councilors on Tuesday questioned whether the city should commit to funding certain organizations in the proposed budget, while others said the city has the money to do so.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
University of Maine at Augusta celebrates two graduations virtually
The global pandemic canceled the University of Maine at Augusta’s commencement a year ago, but on Saturday both the 2020 and 2021 commencements celebrated the accomplishments of the graduates through a streamed event.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Fire at Whitefield restaurant determined to be accidental
State fire marshal’s office has determined the electrical fire that broke out at Aunt Gin’s early Saturday was accidental.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
State’s probe of ‘forever chemicals’ in Fairfield water wells expands to neighboring areas
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has included areas in Benton and Unity Township as it continues to test residential wells for PFAS contamination.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta presentations aimed at preparing for the future of its school buildings
The Augusta Public Schools are conducting virtual workshops to gain information about what the community would like to see in the district’s buildings in the future, including potential renovation of Hussey Elementary School.