Recent drought conditions mean a natural fungus that keeps the infestation in check isn’t happening, as the caterpillars with poisonous hairs decimate trees in some areas of the region.
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Posted inMaine, Religion and Values, Schools and Education
St. John Catholic School in Winslow hold final awards ceremony in outdoor
The Friday morning gathering in the Catholic school’s parking lot also highlighted the permanent closure of the 92-year-old institution.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Unity College to stay remote through the 2020-2021 school year due to pandemic
Instead of implementing strict safety guidelines and gradually phase students back onto campus, Unity College has decided to forgo in-person instruction for the 2020-2021 school year and continue its instruction remotely.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Photos and video: Bailey Ukulele group brings weekly tunes to Winthrop
The rehearsals, which previously took place at C.M. Bailey Public Library, bring together about a dozen musicians weekly on the shores of Maranacook Lake.
Posted inAmy Calder, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: A short, but memorable acquaintance
The mystery of a homing pigeon that appeared last weekend at Amy Calder’s sister’s house in Skowhegan led to a journey to find the bird’s owner and while some questions were answered, others remain elusive.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow town manager retires after 14 years of ‘level-headed leadership’
Michael Heavener, 63, of Winslow. spent 21 years in law enforcement before taking over the town manager position in October 2006, a job he originally said he would never want to take.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Bail set at $500,000 for man accused of striking trooper during central Maine chase
Robert Belmain, accused of injuring Trooper Mickael Nunez who tried to stop his fleeing vehicle with a spike strip, made his first court appearance Friday and had his bail set at $500,000.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Richmond school withdrawal committee eyes 2022 exit date
The committee is still waiting for information on the district’s debts to complete its draft of the exit agreement and create a first-year operations budget for a Richmond standalone district.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan meeting presents several second bridge alternatives
The bridge study team is looking for feedback from members of the community over the next two weeks to add to the comments gathered from some 40 residents who joined the virtual meeting Thursday night.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Chief: Vehicles were towed after Augusta officers grew ‘overwhelmed’ by large crowd at Black Lives Matter protest
Police Chief Jared Mills said the situation led to 15 vehicles being towed from the private parking lot near Meineke Car Care Center at 268 State St.