Several efforts are underway in Augusta and Waterville to provide more affordable housing options, but until then the two cities together are short of such housing by more than 1,800 units.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
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Thomas College announces online tuition discount for Portland municipal workers
The agreement with the city of Portland is the latest announced by the college as it secures similar arrangements with other large Maine employers.
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Skowhegan residents can give input on riverfront development Aug. 22-24
The town of Skowhegan and nonprofit Main Street Skowhegan invite community members to share ideas, suggestions and feedback for redesigning the riverfront space between 39 Water St. and 225 Water St. Opportunities for input run between Monday and Wednesday, Aug. 22-24. The goal is to make the area enjoyable for pedestrians/bicyclists, river viewing, and river […]
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Week In Photos Aug. 12-19, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Morning Sentinel photojournalist Seamans named top photographer in the region
The National Press Photographers Association recently named Michael Seamans the photographer of the year in New England.
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As new school year approaches, Fairfield-area district to hold job fair for several open positions
Maine School Administrative District 49, which includes Albion, Benton, Clinton and Fairfield, is planning a job fair Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence High School Annex.
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Photos: Demolition derby at Skowhegan State Fair
The demolition derby held each year at the popular Skowhegan fair drew a packed house Monday as drivers competed in several different heats. Photos by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
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Albion Lions seek donations for benefit yard sale Sept. 23, 24 and 25
The Albion Lions is set to hold its annual yard sale Friday through Sunday, Sept. 23-25, at 17 Main St. There also will be a 50/50 raffle to be drawn on the last day of the sale. Organizers ask residents to donate any items they are no longer using. Everything must be in good working […]
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SNAPSHOT: Volunteers from Spectrum, Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity help KVCAP
As part of the Spectrum Community Center Assist program, Spectrum and the Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity volunteers took part at the morning opening ceremony kick-off of the Spectrum partnership with Kennebec Valley Community Action Program on Saturday, Aug. 6, in Waterville. Volunteers spent the day landscaping, painting, along with other exterior projects helping to […]
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Skowhegan police charge man over allegation he took lewd photo of young woman in public
Eric Dore, 43, who has been a co-owner of the Old Mill Pub in Skowhegan, was charged Tuesday with a Class D misdemeanor charge of violation of privacy.