“It’s so important for us as an organization to stay engaged with the community,” said Sawyer Boulette, director of the wellness center at the Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville.
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Lake George park closes, Waterville walkways, trails to remain open
Daryl White, executive director for the Lake George Regional Park, said the board decided to close the park as a responsible way to curb the spread of the coronavirus, while Waterville’s Rec Department head Matt Skehan cited the mental health benefits of keeping the city’s walkways open.
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Waterville council votes to suspend plastic bag ordinance
Councilors also got an update from City Manager Michael Roy about how the coronavirus situation is likely to affect the proposed 2020-21 municipal budget.
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MaineGeneral announces first coronavirus-related death at Augusta hospital
Meanwhile, of 4,500 employees in the MaineGeneral Health system, about 140 are expected to be working from home, once software is set up for them to do so.
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City budget review, bag ban suspension on Waterville agenda
The Waterville City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to review an updated preliminary city budget whose numbers look a lot different than they did two weeks ago because of changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Thomas College cancels April 19 Mud Run
NOTE: This event has been canceled. WATERVILLE — Thomas College will host its annual Dirty Dog Mud Run on Sunday, April 19, at 180 West River Road. This family friend mud run is a 5K, 15-obstacle course challenge through the college and surrounding land, including its Sukeforth Family Trail System, to benefit Thomas College students […]
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Churches offer online services, drive-thru confessions amid coronavirus suspensions
“The blessing given during Mass still counts; it doesn’t matter if it’s in person or online, God’s blessings are not limited to physical presence,” said the Rev. Aaron Damboise, pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Jackman and Holy Family Parish in Greenville.
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Waterville Creates! offers online courses during coronavirus pandemic
“People need a distraction from feeling afraid or separated right now,” said Serena Sanborn, the education and outreach coordinator for Waterville Creates!
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Skowhegan schools to provide weekend meals to 4,500 students
Skowhegan, Canaan and Norridgewock food programs are supplementing the efforts of MSAD 54, and Waterville Public Schools announced an expansion of its program next week.
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Amy Calder: Coronavirus outbreak brings new reality of living in fear
While journalists may be fearful during times like this, it’s the first responders who really are on the front lines and facing the greatest danger, columnist Amy Calder writes.