The superintendent and a foreman at the Madison-based water district are accused of selling old water lines to a scrap metal dealer and pocketing the money.
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Kennebec Water District’s plan to cut trees along China Lake raises concerns
Some residents and others say they worry KWD’s proposal to harvest trees near the southern part of the lake could harm water quality.
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Augusta arboretum expands Young Stewards camp program
AUGUSTA — Viles Arboretum, with support from the Children’s Discovery Museum of Central Maine, in August created a new opportunity for area youth by hosting the Young Stewards Summer Camp. The program focuses on affordable nature-based learning experiences. Last summer, 19 children spent a week at the Arboretum catching frogs, creating art from natural materials […]
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A cappella women’s chorus welcomes new members
Maine-ly Harmony, an a cappella women’s chorus directed by Kathy Greason, invites women and girls of all ages to join its weekly rehearsals from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays via Zoom. The chorus meets virtually because of the pandemic. Members hail from several counties around the state, singing the barbershop style of four-part harmony. The […]
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Erskine Academy recognizes Renaissance Awards winners
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended a Renaissance Assembly Dec. 10 to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Shelby Lincoln, Ava Picard, Brielle Crommett, Devon Polley and Parker Reynolds. Senior of the Trimester Awards were also presented to six members of the senior class: […]
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Gardiner nonprofit seeks partners to join LGBTQ+ youth program
OUT Maine plans to provide free training via Zoom for all partners of this project Feb. 9.
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Discussions ongoing as second bridge feasibility study wraps up in Skowhegan
Officials have narrowed options for a second bridge to a downstream or a downtown option, although there is opposition to each.
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Central Maine business briefs: Couture named growth manager at Dirigo Labs
People & Places: Andrew Alexander joins Richmond clinic as family nurse practitioner.
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Waterville’s Inland hospital welcomes 2 Guard members to help with COVID-19 care
Northern Light Inland Hospital said the two members of the Maine National Guard arrived Friday and would work in the monoclonal antibody clinic for COVID-19 patients in non-clinical roles.
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President of Waterville, Pittsfield hospitals to retire in April
Northern Light Health announced this week that Terri Vieira will step down as president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital.