With a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in Maine, communities and families are finding new and less risky ways to celebrate the holidays.
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Posted inMaine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Teen involved in Clinton fatal crash pleads guilty to all charges
The state has called for Timothy Silva, 17, to serve four years in a juvenile detention center while defense attorneys argued the court should implement a suspended sentence and have Silva put on probation.
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Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
After recount, Lapointe confirmed as Hallowell’s new mayor with three-vote win
An official recount saw Lapointe win 860-857 after one of AuCoin’s votes was thrown out Friday after an overvote.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Recalling Waterville’s old hockey days as Colby’s Alfond Athletic Center comes down
Waterville City Manager Michael Roy and former City Councilor and Mayor Dana Sennett share memories of playing hockey on the ice arena for many years, as they watched the facility being demolished Thursday.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Outbreak investigation opened at Upper Kennebec Valley Jr./Sr. High School in Bingham
Maine CDC reported eight cases at Upper Kennebec Valley Sr. High School during Friday’s briefing.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails lays down strip of manmade snow
Snowmaking and grooming program ensures a reliable stretch of snow throughout the winter.
Posted inMorning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas College announces new programs, partnership using grant from Alfond Foundation
Ed Cervone, executive director of the center for innovation in education at Thomas College, said the new programs and initiatives the school has launched using a grant from the Alfond Center are “a considerable investment for us and for Central Maine.”
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Memories of Thanksgivings past
Taking laps around the backyard and breathing November air during the pandemic evokes thoughts of holidays long ago, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Superintendent: Skowhegan area schools have had 12 positive cases of COVID-19 since year began
The board of directors met Thursday evening at Skowhegan Area Middle School and discussed the district’s remote learning plan, should the county designation change in the coming weeks.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Augusta man sentenced to 15 years for unlawful sexual contact with child
Mark D. Van Sickle pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting 8-year-old child in Augusta.