Albion, Belgrade, China, Vassalboro and Winslow have large populations of the caterpillars.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Wayne, Readfield search for combined code enforcement officer
The previous code enforcement officer was recruited by a larger community, and candidates are sometimes drawn to positions in the construction industry, which has been healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to officials.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Days after high school given COVID-19 outbreak status, Readfield-area schools plan transition to in-person learning
The majority of Regional School Unit 38 already has school in-person, but Wednesdays will now serve as a learning day.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan’s Redington-Fairview General Hospital warns of COVID-19 vaccine scam
Officials from Redington-Fairview General Hospital said in a prepared statement Friday that they would not ask for personal information over the phone for any vaccination clinic and that people should hang up immediately and call police.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner City Council to focus on neighborhoods and public safety
At its annual goal-setting workshop, elected officials also committed to looking at needs of city buildings and keeping property taxes affordable.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Outbreak investigation opened at Skowhegan High, Somerset Career & Technical Center
The superintendent provided the board with updates on the recent change to an ‘outbreak’ status after multiple cases of coronavirus were reported at Skowhegan Area High School and Somerset Regional Technical Center.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors
Skowhegan Outdoors shows how to supplement winter camping gear with snow, forest shelters
Outdoor recreation coaches demonstrate how to build temporary shelters from simple items such as trash bags and rope, sticks and leaves, or even just snow.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta Council confirms city’s new fire chief
Dave Groder, 54, of Oakland, a three-decade Augusta firefighter, confirmed as chief of department Thursday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Glenridge long-term care center in Augusta
MaineGeneral Health spokesperson Joy McKenna said eight residents and five staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 since Jan. 15.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville Creates! launches new website to celebrate consolidated brand identity
The new website, launched Wednesday, allows patrons an overview of all events and performances happening across the organization’s three subdivisions.