City Director of Municipal Emergency Management Jim Owens is under self-isolation after flying on March 14, but continues to work normal hours.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville schools to stay closed until at least April 27
The Waterville Board of Education on Monday voted 6-1 to extend school closure to April 27.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville scrambles to meet public meeting laws
The COVID-19 subcommittee met again Monday and discussed how to move forward in light of the fact that the city has no provision in its charter to allow for it to make big decisions in emergencies.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Inland hospital turning Waterville drive-up site into ‘medical screening’ spot
The drive-up location off Kennedy Memorial Drive won’t be open Tuesday as hospital officials put a focus on screening for coronavirus symptoms through a telephone hotline before arriving for an in-person check.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Farmington area health network unveils policies to support staff during coronavirus
Franklin Community Health Network announced a new policy plan March 18 to help support its health care workers in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Sacred Heart Church in Waterville up for sale by parish
The church at 72 Pleasant St. in Waterville has served as a place of worship since 1908.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Community boards in Skowhegan raise money for gift cards to help feed neighbors
Over $1,000 has been raised for gift cards at two long-standing restaurants in Skowhegan for community members to use.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville’s Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter adjusts for coronavirus
The shelter is setting up an isolation room in case it’s needed to house a sick shelter resident.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Personal protective equipment a concern for some central Maine emergency medical services
While bigger departments may have equipment to handle calls safely for some time during the coronavirus pandemic, smaller ones could run out of protective gear — and personnel.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Emergency Operations Center in full swing
Waterville is responding to the coronavirus pandemic in an organized way, following the model of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Incident Management System.