WATERVILE — Recycled Shakespeare Company is planning a big party for its 10th annual Bard’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, April 22. The event begins with the Sonnet Stroll through downtown Waterville. Costumed members of RSC and anyone who wants to join them will gather at Camden National Bank, 150 Main. St., at 9 a.m. to […]
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Report: Broader PFAS testing needed to avoid underreporting contamination
A study organized by the New York-based Natural Resources Defense Council determined that the testing protocol used by federal researchers misses an array of “forever chemicals” that are contaminating drinking water.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos April 7-14, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: With a shoestring budget and plenty of elbow grease, group looks to make Waterville shine
Volunteers turned out recently to help the nonprofit Waterville Community Land Trust erect a gazebo at the park and community garden it built on Water Street in the city’s South End, Amy Calder writes.
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Waterville educator named Teacher Leader Fellow
Waterville Senior High School social studies teacher Jessica Graham has been named one of five Maine Teacher Leader Fellows in the inaugural class. The Fellows will work with Maine Department of Education staff to support the state’s educators in cross-cutting, interdisciplinary concepts of civics, STEAM, and humanities. “Taking on this new position offers so many […]
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Oakland council approves plan to add third resource officer for RSU 18 schools
The Town Council on Wednesday approved hiring the third officer for the district’s eight schools.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield Town Council backs $7.1 million budget
The spending plan next moves to the Town Meeting in May, at which residents will have their say.
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Waterville music students travel to New York City
From March 31-April 2, 86 students from Waterville Senior High School traveled to New York City to participate in the Worldstrides Heritage Music Festival. Two thousand students participated in the festival from around the country, performing music in Riverside Church and listening to feedback from professional musicians. Six groups from Waterville performed, including Modern Rock […]
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Carrabec High School lists honor students
NORTH ANSON — Carrabec High School has announced the following students were named to its third quarter honor roll for the 2022-23 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Jessica Benedict, Luke Carey, Joel Gehrke, Mliss Hem and Caitlyn Oliver. Honors: Zebadiah Burnham, Lindsay Hamilton, Gabriella Manzer, Conner Peabody and Hunter Sousa. Grade 11 — High honors: […]
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Clinton selectmen approve proposed $3.6 million operating budget
Residents at the Town Meeting in June will have final say on the budget, which represents a 9% increase to current spending.