A third grade class at Whitefield Elementary School will be quarantined and learn remotely until further notice.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Remembering an old friend
Peg, who died last year at 95, was an unusual woman who lived in an old house passed down through the family, still used a rotary phone and never owned a television, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Bottled water available in Skowhegan after state issues do-not-drink order for water supply
About 6,000 Skowhegan residents have been affected, according to a news release from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention, and bottled water will be distributed throughout the weekend.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
As COVID-19 continues to spread, who enforces mask mandates in central Maine?
Local officials continue to rely on education and voluntary compliance with public health orders to wear face coverings, even as rallies against wearing masks continue.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Schools in Fairfield area and Bingham area close after positive COVID-19 tests
Multiple cases of coronavirus in students and staff have prompted the superintendents in both districts to close the affected schools — Lawrence Junior High School and Upper Kennebec Valley Jr./Sr. High School.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Former Winslow police chief addresses active shooter safety
Shawn O’Leary tells audience at Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast the COVID-19 pandemic seems to be keeping active shooter threats to a minimum this year, but some experts think such incidents could increase in 2021.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Winthrop’s downtown thriving with new shops, growing businesses during pandemic
The Art Walk Shop & Studio celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, while dozens of shoppers traveled the town’s downtown to visit local shops.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Thorndike honors veterans with POW/MIA Chair of Honor
The Chair of Honor, located at the Thorndike Town Office, is set for service members who will not be able to fill it because of the sacrifice they made.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Following proposal to sell medical marijuana from RV, Augusta puts temporary ban in place
Augusta officials enacted a moratorium while they consider a permanent ban on retail sales from vehicles.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area schools review coronavirus response plan with parents
Even if the district enters “red” model, Regional School Unit 2 students with special needs or without internet access may be able to learn in person, even if the state’s gathering limit stays under 50.