As Regional School Unit 18 prepares to reopen for classroom instruction five days a week, Nancy Mitchell, co-president of the RSU 18 Education Association, warns it is “not possible to do this safely”
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
KVCC receives $1.7 million grant to continue student support program
The TRIO Support Services Program, which was implemented at Kennebec Valley Community College in 1993, helps at-risk students reach their academic goals through services like academic advising, counseling and financial literacy instruction.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta area sewage testing suggests low prevalence of coronavirus
So far only one sample of wastewater, out of eight, taken weekly from the Greater Augusta Utility District’s treatment plant has tested positive for detectable amounts of coronavirus.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Central Maine town clerks prepare for influx of absentee ballots for November elections
Waterville City Clerk Patti Dubois said 75% of voter turnout was absentee in July, and the city has already had hundreds of absentee ballot requests.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
Winthrop’s Craig Hickman casts Maine votes for Biden at Democratic National Convention
The small businessman and first openly gay, Black man to serve in the Maine House of Representatives generated buzz following his 30-second appearance at the virtual convention’s roll call Tuesday evening.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Maplecrest Rehab in Madison restricts visits after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The nursing home said in a Facebook post that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19 and that it is working with local and state officials to stop the spread of the virus in the facility.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council moves ahead with search for new city manager
Erica Pelotte and Jennifer Bergeron of the Lion’s Den Tavern addressed the council seeking to move forward with a request to extend outdoor dining beyond Nov. 1.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Religion and Values
The Rev. André-Joseph LaCasse coming to Waterville for next assignment
The priest is a member of the Dominican Order and will assume the post of parochial vicar of Corpus Christi Parish.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
New Balance factories in Skowhegan, Norridgewock reopen after COVID-19 case
The shoe factories closed last Friday for precautionary cleaning following the company’s first confirmed case in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Enrollment at Unity College sets record amid implementation of remote learning
The distance education program has 770 students and the hybrid program 400, as the college copes with challenges.