Waterville’s The Chez Paree in the South End has been closed since March, leaving many without crucial social connections.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
During pandemic, esports growing fast in Maine schools as comforting team play
A group of three seniors at Messalonskee High School in Oakland are debuting an esports team this spring, as interest in the virtual sport skyrockets across the state.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Woolwich woman struck, killed while walking on road in Dresden
Police had received reports of a pedestrian in the road prior to the collision.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville and a local land trust awarded $50,000 grant for South End housing
The grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo for the city and Waterville Community Land Trust was one of only eight awarded to cities around the country that are working to create safe, affordable housing.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school board member disagrees with in-person learning transition plan
The Maine School Administrative District 11 school board gave Superintendent Pat Hopkins authority to decide when students could return to school, but Elissa Tracey now says she’s concerned about the plan for some to return as early as Feb. 1.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Former Larsen’s building in Waterville gets ‘top-to-bottom’ renovation and will house nutrition store
Businessman Bill Mitchell is renovating 57 Main St. in downtown Waterville, where Elm City Nutrition is slated to open on the first floor this spring and the upper two floors are large, high-end apartments.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Additional case of COVID-19 reported at Lawrence High School in Fairfield
In a letter on the district’s website posted Friday, the superintendent said that an individual at Lawrence High School has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Cold weather brings out competition, recreation at Quarry Road Trails
Nonstop Nordic held races Saturday and the trail opened up its welcome center.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Maine, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sure, face masks can be a hassle, but high school basketball players grateful for games
Maine has mandated masks to be worn by high school athletes during games. For some players the adjustment hasn’t been easy.
Posted inAmy Calder, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Discovering what really matters
Living in a pandemic has taught us about the things that are important in our lives, Amy Calder writes.