With Jessica Trefethen’s sentencing over, the family of Maddox Williams’ father wants to see reforms at DHHS, which was involved several times in the toddler’s short life.
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Posted inLocal & State
Wood banks in high demand as winter bears down on Maine
Maine communities are organizing more volunteer groups to provide firewood at little or no fee to people in need as heating and other costs soar this winter.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Mount View High School graduates celebrated for ‘determination and pure grit’
During a ceremony at the school gymnasium in Thorndike, 64 students receive diplomas and are hailed for all they have experienced and endured during their high school years.
Posted inElections, Local Elections, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Two candidates vying for Republican nomination in House District 38 race
Benjamin Hymes of Waldo and Jesse Waryck of Brooks are trying to secure the Republican vote at the polls Tuesday, with the winner moving on to November’s general election.
Posted inCommunity
Coalition seeks volunteers to maintain website, steward trail
The Hills to Sea Trail Coalition seeks a volunteer to assist with maintaining its website, as well as volunteers to steward sections of the 47-mile Hills to Sea Trail. The steward positions involve walking a section of trail four times a year between April and October, clearing light debris and identifying areas needing more attention. […]
Posted inLocal & State, News
16-year-old charged with murder in Waldo County fatal shooting
The suspect, Atilio Delgado of Brooks, has been charged with knowing and intentional murder in the death of James Cluney on Friday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police chase through Kennebec, Waldo counties leads to 9 charges against Thorndike woman
Melissa Keller was charged with violating conditions of release and other offenses following the chase that began early Sunday in Albion and ended with a wreck in Montville.
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Waldo County extension to offer rural living workshops
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Waldo County Extension Association plan to offer four online weekly workshops with a rural living theme starting from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2. Additional dates are April 9, 16 and 23. “Rural Living Month” workshop topics include homestead livestock choices, working with children and teens in […]
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Thorndike voters approve municipal budget, reelect selectmen at annual Town Meeting
A previously approved change means selectmen were elected to staggered terms, with one of three seats now coming up for election each year.
Posted inCommunity
Mentoring program seeks adult volunteers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine seeks adult volunteers to support its one-to-one mentoring programs throughout eastern, central and mid-coast Maine. The agency is recruiting Big Brothers and Big Sisters to serve as community-based mentors to children ages 5 to 14 in Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Penobscot, Somerset and Waldo counties. Community-based “Bigs” build healthy, trusting […]