Three days into the start of classroom and remote instruction, parents, teachers and staff in Regional School Unit 18 discussed their experiences during a board meeting Wednesday night.
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Posted inMaine
Waterville Council extends outdoor dining for Lion’s Den to April 1, 2021
While Mayor Nick Isgro led the charge to convince councilors to approve the Lion’s Den request, others argued that input from the public and other restaurant owners should be considered before favoring just the one establishment.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Waterville Police say department’s Operation HOPE has helped more than 200 people
On Wednesday, Sara Gideon, speaker of the Maine House of Representatives who is running against incumbent U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, met with Waterville Police to discuss the program that helps find treatment for people addicted to opioids.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan mobile home sustains minor damage from fire
The home at 313 East River Road sustained smoke damage from a fire that started in a bedroom.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council appoints city manager search committee
Some councilors Tuesday also discussed a protection from harassment order filed against Planning Board member Cathy Weeks by her neighbors.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Carrabec schools delay reopening after student tests positive for COVID-19
Superintendent Mike Tracy said in a memo to families on Monday evening that all schools will close for a week to students after receiving word that a student in the community tested positive for coronavirus.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Sidney man who had conviction in child rape overturned seeks to suppress evidence in new trial
Eric Bard had a conviction of multiple sex offenses on a young child overturned on appeal after the district attorney met with the judge without the defense present.
Posted inElections, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville city clerk explains absentee voting
Waterville residents have the option of voting at the polls Nov. 3, voting in person by absentee ballot at City Hall beginning Oct. 5, voting by mail-in ballot or dropping off a ballot in a secured box outside the main entrance to City Hall.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Postal carrier pickets Oakland office claiming he’s not paid for package deliveries
Adam Stalilonis’ part-time rural route has seen a major uptick in online ordered packages, causing him to work extra hours for no pay, a situation he has been told affects more than 1,500 routes in northern New England.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Sheriff says Chelsea man shot himself
Dean G. Ouellette, 59, reported Monday morning someone had shot him. Deputies from the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office said their investigation found Ouellette’s gunshot wound was self-inflicted.