Hospice Volunteers of Waterville Area plans to offer a 20-hour volunteer training via Zoom for those interested in facilitating grief support groups for adults or children. The training is set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, Wednesday, Oct. 20, Monday, Oct. 25, and Wednesday, Oct. 27, as well as from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Humane Society Waterville Area names new executive director following period of tumult
Rae-Ann Demos was a veterinary technician in the U.S. Army for several years, and for the last 14 years, has been district humane agent for the Animal Welfare Program in the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
As pandemic job market rebounds, central Maine college grads see abundance of opportunity
Universities in central Maine say their students have far more options as they enter the work force, and employers are coming to schools more often and earlier looking to recruit.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine
Amy Calder: The melodies linger on
Singing is an integral part of our lives, so it would make sense that it may be one of the last skills to leave us when we enter old age, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville police investigate vandalism at RiverWalk amphitheater, vehicle burglaries
Mayor Jay Coelho made reference to the RiverWalk vandalism at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. “I think that whoever is doing that should be ashamed,” Coelho said.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Causes of poverty, homelessness highlighted at first of three virtual Waterville forums
Katie Spencer White, CEO of the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, hosts virtual forum, which is to be followed by sessions Wednesday, Oct. 13, and Oct. 27.
Posted inMaine
Air bags deploy, no injuries reported in Waterville crash
Police: Crash occurs Wednesday afternoon on West River Road, when Chevrolet Equinox collides with Subaru Outback.
Posted inMaine
Kudos, caution as officials unveil Waterville’s $1.9 million plan for ice rink, expanded recreation
City councilors heard from several people Tuesday about the city’s plan to expand and improve recreation offerings.
Posted inCommunity
Healthy Living for ME invites Mainers to talk about community needs
As part of Healthy Living for ME’s continued efforts to identify key health needs throughout Maine, the organization plans to hold virtual and in-person listening sessions across the state this fall that are open to the public. The first has been scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7. Any Mainer who would like to share […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Educators association awards scholarships to 2 local students
Each year the Kennebec Retired Educators Association awards a $750 scholarship to a Kennebec County high school senior who is planning on attending a four-year college with a major in education. Recipients must have attained a high academic standing and contributed to their school or community. This year two scholarships were awarded, one to Zoey […]