The Good Will-Hinckley campus in Fairfield is one of 15 sites under consideration for “therapeutic residences” should lawmakers choose to close or downsize the Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland, according to a state Department of Corrections report.
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Jefferson church to host fair July 30
St. Giles Church’s mascot, Giles the mouse, has been busily working with parishioners to prepare a fun day for kids at the church’s annual fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at 72 Gardiner Road, Jefferson. A highlight of the kids’ activities will be a Hobby Horse Showjumping Competition, a timed event […]
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Augusta-based program to offer course for entrepreneurs, business owners
AUGUSTA — New Ventures Maine has an open call for Venturing Forth: Business Planning for Entrepreneurs, a tuition-free, comprehensive, online course scheduled to start Tuesday, Aug. 23. For new entrepreneurs or existing business owners, Venturing Forth helps participants create a written business plan from start to finish with feedback from facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs. The […]
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Man killed by deputy in Newport confrontation seen as skilled craftsman who was traveling country with family
The mother of Stephen Bossom said Friday that the 35-year-old also was a youth minister who was dedicated to helping others.
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Waterville synagogue to celebrate its 120th anniversary
Beth Israel Congregation on Main Street plans a celebration July 31 at Enchanted Gables in Oakland.
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Week In Photos July 15-22, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Reporting Aside: Winslow club planting the seeds for a town to grow
Sue and Rick Dutil started the Winslow Garden Club this year and it now has 19 members doing their part to make the town shine, Amy Calder writes.
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Waterville Board of Education reschedules meeting to Aug. 1
A Waterville Board of Education meeting scheduled for Monday, July 25 has been changed to Monday, Aug. 1, because the Waterville City Democratic Caucus has been scheduled for 6 p.m. on the 25th at The Elm at 21 College Ave. The school board meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the media center at […]
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Municipal Review Committee negotiating with Dallas investor in purchase, operation of Hampden plant
Committee votes Thursday to discuss partnering with Revere Capital as the committee moves toward acquiring the Coastal Resources of Maine recycling and waste-to-energy plant in Hampden.
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With dozens of openings, Waterville schools face staffing shortage
Waterville Public Schools has 38 job openings for teachers, educational technicians, administrators, coaches and other positions.