Kaitlin Schroeder

Staff Writer

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Published
April 22, 2015

Franklin County dispatch upgrade proposed

The dispatch system has been plagued by reception problems that have left some emergency responders calling for help, but no one hearing them.
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April 21, 2015

UMF professor receives Guggenheim fellowship

Jennifer Reid said she hopes to put her study of religious beliefs in indigenous peoples’ land-rights cases to practical use.
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April 17, 2015

Waterville-area banker is chamber’s Distinguished Community Service winner

Lucille Zelenkewich will be recognized at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce annual awards dinner April 30.
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April 16, 2015

Colby President leads rally against racist comments

After protests over the shooting of unarmed black men were followed by racist social media messages, David Greene told students he should not enjoy privileges he “did not earn” solely because he is white and affluent.
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April 15, 2015

Franklin County sheriff bows out of New Sharon select board race

Scott Nichols said he no longer needs to run now that another resident, former dairy farmer Milton Sinclair, is in the race.
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April 15, 2015

Franklin County schools to adopt 911 app for threats

Paid for the first year by a Department of Homeland Security grant, the app that dials 911 can be downloaded to the staff’s phones, computers and tablets.
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April 14, 2015

Mt. Blue school board to weigh $32.3 million budget

The proposed budget, up 4 percent, will be scrutinized by the directors before a final version is sent to the voters.
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April 13, 2015

Fully operational Franklin County jail reopens

Converted into a 72-hour holding facility five years ago, the jail has been relicensed to take back its inmates and has created space to board inmates from other overcrowded county jails.
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April 10, 2015

Mortgage loan officer given Rising Star award from Mid-Maine Chamber

Holly Towle, who works at Kennebec Federal Savings, works with several area organizations in central Maine.
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April 9, 2015

Collins delivers Mitchell lecture at Colby

Maine’s senior senator focused on the need for moderation and compromise to achieve progress in Washington.