Fishway is almost complete at the Box Mill Dam in Vassalboro, bringing connection between Outlet Stream and Sebasticook River closer.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Fairfield area school district receives funding for child care program
Starting on Oct. 5, children in Maine School Administrative District 49 will be able to attend an all day program at the Fairfield Community Center under the supervision of Alfond Youth and Community Center staff.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Potential buyers of Fiberight waste plant narrowed to 3, as officials eye re-start of Maine plant
The waste-to-energy plant in Hampden, serving more than 100 Maine communities, has been shut down since May over financial problems.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Madison nursing home’s corrective plan for coronavirus outbreak fails approval requirements, state says
A spokesperson at Maine DHHS said in an email Wednesday morning that Maplecrest nursing home, which had a corrective plan due last Friday, did not meet all of the requirements for approval.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Strong fall storm cuts power to thousands in central Maine
Power outages forced six RSU 18 schools to close early Wednesday, as nearly 20,000 Kennebec County customers of Central Maine Power were without power.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Readfield-area school district parent worries more potential positive COVID-19 cases will show up
Jenna Wight said she is concerned that the district keeping elementary schools open will create an outbreak within the Regional School Unit 38 school district.
Posted inElection 2020, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
In House District 79, incumbent Tim Theriault facing Lindsey Harwath
Incumbent Tim Theriault, R-China, chief of the China Village Fire Department, faces challenger Lindsey Harwath, a goat herder, in a contest that pits individuals with diametrically opposing philosophies.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville parade, Kringleville canceled due to virus, but other activities planned
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Kringleville and the annual Parade of Lights will not be held this year, but a “Light Up the Town” decorating contest and virtual Santa visits will be part of planned replacements.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Kennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine
House District 88 candidates say jobs key to Maine’s future
Republican Michael Lemelin wants to open small businesses up immediately, while Democrat Chris Hamilton wants to focus on a “safe approach.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner police donation helps lift Tiger Food Pantry
Members of the police department donated $1,200 in gift checks they received from the city in appreciation of the essential work they did earlier this year to the food pantry run out of Gardiner Area High School.