Michael Henderson, who took the positions three years ago, will be in the position until the end of the year, officials said.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
As season turns stormy, central Maine officials consider public shelter options
Local emergency managers are making plans to provide shelter for residents this winter if needed as COVID-19 continues to sicken people across the state.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council to eye downtown TIF, $9 million BUILD grant contract
The City Council on Tuesday also will consider zoning changes regarding short-term rentals, a proposed community ice rink and rules around the keeping of chickens.
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Oakland area school district reports 2 COVID-19 cases, exposures over Thanksgiving break
A person associated with Williams Elementary School in Oakland and another person connected with the district tested positive over the weekend, Regional School Unit 18 Superintendent Carl Gartley wrote.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Richmond fair one of few this year for crafters, customers
Several craft shows, popular with holiday shoppers looking for unique items, have been canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
School outing clubs face obstacles during COVID-19 pandemic
Brunswick-based Teens to Trails has awarded trips to clubs at Cony, Gardiner Area and Maranacook Community High schools, hoping to help students explore the outdoors.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Watershed project moves ahead at Unity Pond
Groups looking to address algae problems at Unity Pond, also known as Lake Winnecook, have secured a grant to conduct a study and hire a manager for a project that could eventually cost millions of dollars.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Freedom’s Edge Cider Co. aims for large-scale future firmly rooted in Albion
Co-owners Andrew Kaplan and Ned Ervin are building a facility to boost production, but want to emphasize their cider’s Kennebec County roots.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Despite pandemic, central Maine shops still full of heart on Small Businesses Saturday
Merchants at multiple small businesses said they’re trying to strike a balance in the pandemic between drawing enough shoppers to have a decent holiday sales season, but not so many shoppers all at the same time.
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Some students at Vassalboro Community School, Winslow Jr. High to shift to remote learning
The principal at Winslow Junior High School sent a letter out to families on Friday evening saying that an individual associated with the school has tested positive for coronavirus and 25 people have been identified as close contacts.