Josi Haskell and Jodi James are local crafters giving to their community during the holiday season.
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Posted inHealth, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Central Maine Schools taking advantage of rapid COVID-19 testing
Erskine Academy, Vassalboro Community School, Maine Central Institute, MSAD 53 and the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences among the local schools using Abbott rapid antigen tests.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield, Oakland, Waterville, Winslow forming mutual aid agreement for public works
Public works directors will present to their town governments the basics of collaboration that will go into effect if any town’s crew gets hit by COVID-19.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Missing piece of statue in Vassalboro recovered more than 50 years later
Clearing obstruction at Outlet Dam leads resident to spot to observe beavers and discover the missing rifle part from the Union soldier.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
China farmer trades greenhouse frame for Vassalboro farmer’s pig to be named later
Former school mates and longtime friends barter for what they need, a greenhouse frame now for pork later.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Teachers use successes, errors from remote learning in spring to improve teaching in fall
Educators emphasize importance of establishing connections with students on remote-learning days.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Oak Grove School Foundation in Vassalboro looks to survive with innovative idea
To get around the issue of no bathrooms or water for events at the chapel, officials hope to build a caretaker’s cottage to provide those necessities.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Erskine Academy in China to go fully remote until Nov. 30
With a third reported case within two weeks, the China private school decided to transition to remote learning until the end of November.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Maine Criminal Justice Academy suspends training after 2 test positive for COVID-19
The same class that had their training suspended in March, but made headway in April and had only two in-person training regimens to go.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Tasting room owners in central Maine say they can open safely indoors amid pandemic
Central Maine tasting rooms figuring out what’s next, including a commitment to outdoor service during winter months.