The town animal control officer says it’s natural for the peacock to associate with turkeys domestically and that it should be able to survive cold weather.
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Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Republican challenges incumbent Democrat for Hallowell-area District 84 seat
Incumbent state Rep. Charlotte Warren of Hallowell sees the environment and transitioning to clean energy as a top issue for young voters, while Scott Taylor of West Gardiner says education and jobs are key issues affecting them.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Teen escapes injuries in single-vehicle Thorndike crash
A 16-year-old female fell asleep at the wheel, according to Thorndike Fire Chief Shawn Bristol.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Monument in Central Maine honors Louis Sockalexis, 1st Indigenous baseball player
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Alfond Youth and Community Center unveiled a monument dedicated to Louis Sockalexis, the first Indigenous person to play Major League Baseball.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Mount Vernon residents concerned about emergency response times with weight limit on deteriorating bridge
The Maine Department of Transportation says it plans to post a 10-ton limit on the bridge on Blake Hill Road.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Election site in Madison changed to Old Point Avenue school
After the July primaries, the town manager said that the longtime location at the Town Office and Fire Department makes it difficult to abide by CDC guidelines, so the location has been changed.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
More cases of COVID-19 within Skowhegan, Cornville charter school
Executive director Travis Works said Monday that there are now 16 cases within Community Regional Charter School.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area school district reports no additional cases of COVID-19
Students in prekindergarten through sixth grade are to return Tuesday to in-person learning, and students in grades seven through 12 will resume hybrid learning.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Puritan, Cianbro to build second COVID-19 swab factory in Pittsfield
About 200 jobs will be created as a result of $51.2 million in CARES Act funding that will enable Puritan Medical Products of Guilford to develop a second facility in Pittsfield, expanding production of medical-testing swabs.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Veteran legislator faces challenge from political newcomer in Augusta House District 85
Democrat state Rep. Donna Doore and challenger Bill Clardy are seeking a spot in the state House of Representatives.