High school theater programs are still performing, but the coronavirus pandemic has forced different creativity and new approaches.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville youth center hands out 1,000 holiday meal bags
The pandemic is driving food insecurity in central Maine, according to officials at Alfond Youth and Community Center. “There is definitely a need for this, I mean, we saw that during Thanksgiving,” said Sawyer Boulette, wellness director.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Veterans remembered in West Gardiner as part of local Wreaths Across America observance
The southern Kennebec County town was one of a number of communities to take part in the annual local Wreaths Across America observance, which honors the nation’s military veterans.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Salvation Army of central Maine seeing drop in kettle donations, increase in need this holiday season
Scott Murray, central Maine’s Salvation Army regional corps officer, said donations were down almost 40% on Black Friday alone and behind overall amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield woman recalls past chemical contamination as state continues ‘forever chemical’ testing of wells
“I have a lot of information but what good is it if nobody wants to listen?” Stana McLeod said about the ongoing investigation into farmland and wells contaminated with “forever chemicals.”
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Colby, Unity colleges provide freezer storage to Maine CDC for Pfizer vaccine
The two institutions are among several that have offered assistance to Maine CDC, loaning freezers to that state that can store 10,000 or more doses of the vaccine.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Rocky the kitten recovering well in Norridgewock after surgeries
Owner Maxine Johnson said she still doesn’t know who stomped on her kitten more than a month ago, but a newspaper story about the kitten prompted a flood of donations from animal lovers to help with the costly veterinary expenses.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Pursuing deferred dreams
A Waterville mother who had dropped out of school at 14 decided to enroll in adult education this year after struggling to help her two young daughters learn from home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Jefferson man shot, killed in armed confrontation with police
Jacob E. McClure, 41, was shot and killed, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office officials say, after police entered a Jefferson home to intervene in an assault early Friday morning.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta store robbed early Friday morning, police say
Augusta police are seeking a man who they say demanded money and merchandise from the Circle K convenience store on Eastern Avenue around 3:30 a.m.