In a return to congressional earmarks, Johnson Hall, the Boys & Girls Clubs and the Cobbossee Trail Committee collaborate to secure $1 million in federal funding for their projects in Gardiner.
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Central Maine not included in Amtrak’s 2035 vision plan. What does that mean for future regional passenger rail service?
Experts say future not totally bleak, even if central Maine is not part of the passenger rail giant’s long-range plan.
New Waterville center ‘could be a model — the idea of the arts bringing downtown back to life’
Susan T. Rodriguez, the lead architect for the $18 million art center in downtown Waterville, discusses the building’s design process.
West Gardiner spending plan passes with voter approval for a new plow and funds for a fire truck
About five dozen voters turned out to the Town Garage to ask questions and approve $1.27 million in town spending this year.
Despite pandemic challenges, Thomas College’s 2020 grads employed and making impact in central Maine
Of Thomas College’s 238 graduates in the Class of 2020, 88% are employed despite a changing job market.
Thomas, Colby colleges planning in-person 2021 commencement ceremonies
Thomas College’s commencement is scheduled for May 14-15, while Colby’s is planned for May 22-23.
Lack of central Maine bus drivers adds obstacle to getting students back to school full-time
School officials have said a lack of drivers will impact getting students back to school in person, five days a week, and it’s an issue statewide.
105 students, staff impacted at Skowhegan Area High School after additional COVID-19 case
The high school shifted to remote learning on Friday and the administration is looking for ways to staff the building in order to resume hybrid learning on Monday.
Waterville officer ‘acted within policy’ in fatal shooting of armed man, review finds
The Waterville city review of the Feb. 11 shooting on upper Main Street also recommends that the police department look into buying body cameras for its officers.
Puritan evacuates Pittsfield factory Thursday due to carbon monoxide
The factory was evacuated Thursday night and workers were sent home. On Friday, the problem was discovered to be a malfunctioning heater leaking carbon monoxide.