Although there are reasons for optimism, experts say Mainers should be prepared to deal with the pesky insect again this summer.
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Winslow, Skowhegan students receive scholarships
Two local students, Sage Clukey from Winslow High School and Thomas Dean from Skowhegan Area High School, have been selected as New Dimensions FCU’s 2022 Scholarship Program winners. They have earned $2,500 each for their first year in college, according to a news release from the member-owned financial cooperative, based in Waterville. Clukey plans to […]
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Thomas College students compete in spring innovation challenge
WATERVILLE — Teams of Thomas College students competed in the President’s Innovation Challenge on campus the week of April 25. They collaborated with Maine employers and used design thinking for a semester-long project to solve real-world problems, according to a news release from the college. Winners of the Innovation Challenge pitch competition were Shawnna Frost […]
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Waterville City Council to reconsider Highwood Street housing request
City councilors are scheduled to hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday to reconsider a vote to rezone 8 Highwood St. so the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter can develop it into housing for seniors, disabled adults with families and emergency units for the homeless.
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Waterville police caution pedestrians, motorists after 3 seriously hurt in separate incidents
Deputy Chief Bill Bonney on Friday warned pedestrians and drivers to be cautious after three people were struck Thursday while trying to cross roads where there were no marked crosswalks and the motorists had no time to stop.
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Reporting Aside: Thomas College student charts path that shows he’s wise beyond his years
Luke Witham will graduate next week from the college with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, but what is atypical is that he has already been teaching high school for all four years of his college experience, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inCommunity, Food & Dining, Maine, Morning Sentinel
State officials cite ‘forever chemicals’ in warning against fish consumption in central Maine, elsewhere
Health authorities issue advisory Thursday warning about consuming fish taken from fresh water in Fairfield, Oakland, Unity and Waterville.
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Waterville continuing care center to hold virtual auction
WATERVILLE — Northern Light Continuing Care Lakewood’s May Day Auction is back in virtual form for 2022. Bidders can view auction items at northernlighthealth.org/lakewoodauction and place bids Monday through Friday, May 9-13, according to a news releases from the center. Auction items include an Acadian supper for 10 at the home of Lakewood ambassador Marie […]
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Waterville chamber business breakfast to host Fluent IMC founder
WATERVILLE — Marnie Grumbach of Fluent IMC will speak during Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce business breakfast set for 7:15 a.m. Thursday, May 12, in the Colby/Coburn Room at the Best Western Plus, 375 Main St., according to a news release from the chamber. Grumbach will share a brief glossary of the terms relevant to digital […]
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Waterville council rejects rezoning for Highwood Street housing plan
City councilors on Tuesday voted 4-3 to rezone 8 Highwood St. so the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter could develop apartments for seniors and disabled people with families, and some emergency housing for homeless people, but the vote fell short of the needed supermajority.