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Local Elections, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Winslow to pick replacements for three officials and vote on town charter in November

by Meg Robbins October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Three candidates will vie for two at-large Town Council seats at the ballot boxes Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Local pet owners happy about return of Hallowell’s dog park

by Sam Shepherd October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

The dog park at Vaughn Field was officially reopened on Friday after being closed since early September.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Readfield-based school district to reinforce school security with $40,500 grant

by Abigail Austin October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Each school in the district will undergo improvements intended to increase safety.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Waterville woman was shot twice in stomach by boyfriend, documents say

by Meg Robbins and Sam Shepherd October 25, 2019May 4, 2022

Newly released court documents provided more details Friday supporting the police allegations of murder against Nicholas Lovejoy, while friends and family gathered in Waterville to mourn the loss of Melissa Sousa.

Maine, Morning Sentinel

Waterville firefighters extinguish blaze behind Thayer Center for Health

by Amy Calder October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Waterville Fire Captain Eion Pelletier said there appeared to be some type of campsite in the woods, a 10-by-10-foot area and firefighters extinguished it.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Chelsea caregiver says town ordinance changes target existing stores

by Sam Shepherd October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

During a public hearing, medical marijuana caregiver Justin Selmer says changes to the rules could end up being costly for the town and storefronts.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education

Skowhegan High civil rights team addresses transphobia as a welcome is prepared for all

by Taylor Abbott October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Members of the civil rights club; Gay, Straight, Transgender Alliance; art club and volunteers planted flags, window markers and banners throughout the school to spark conversations about biases.