Haley Hersey

Press Herald

Haley Hersey is a student at the University of Southern Maine majoring in media studies and a part-time reporter for the Morning Sentinel. When not on campus, she resides in central Maine with her parents, siblings and pets. Haley graduated high school in 2020, and plans on graduating from USM with bachelors degree in Spring 2022. She is the News Editor for USM’s Free Press, the student-run newspaper. Haley enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family.

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December 3, 2021

JingleFest celebration continues this weekend in Skowhegan

There’s plenty of holiday cheer to go around as seasonal events continue in Skowhegan, Madison, Unity and other towns.
Published
November 23, 2021

Annual Messalonskee Thanksgiving dinner in Oakland to return to sit-down meals

Last year the operation had switched to pickup, now they are having sit-down meals again with the understanding that ‘masking is appreciated.’
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November 22, 2021

Fairfield man, family collect 100-plus Thanksgiving dinners for area residents

Tim Martin and his family recently collected the food baskets for local families and delivered them to the schools for distribution.
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November 21, 2021

In journey abroad, Madison teacher finds a smile, helping hand ‘go a long way’

Savanna Kandiko will spend nearly a year traveling to about a dozen countries doing missionary work.
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November 16, 2021

Alarm mistakenly activated at Lawrence schools leads to lockdown

Lawrence High School and the adjacent junior high were under lockdown for approximately an hour Tuesday morning until Fairfield authorities determined there was no danger to students and staff.
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November 13, 2021

Police halt Waterville car chase over safety concerns

Officials say they know who the suspect is and were concerned about safety during the initial pursuit.
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November 12, 2021

Unusual collaboration benefits latest Waterville Opera House production

The Opera House turned to Kennebec Valley Community College and its 3D printing club to make the murder weapons used in the play “Clue,” which opened Friday.
Published
November 5, 2021

Northern Light Health facilities in central Maine to increase starting pay for workers

The health system, which has locations in Waterville, Pittsfield and elsewhere, will boost pay to $17 an hour at certain locations in an effort to lure and retain staff.
Published
October 19, 2021

Oakland residents to decide on candidates running for 3 different boards

Three people will be on the Nov. 2 ballot seeking a single seat on the Regional School Unit 18 board.
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October 12, 2021

Several candidates on ballot for elected positions in China, Winslow

A number of different boards in the two towns have open seats. However, no one is running to serve on the Winslow school board representing District 3.