Two juniors and a senior at Cony High School decided to take charge when they noticed some of their friends were not eating school lunches. Now there are more lunch options for everyone.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville considers 4-day workweek for City Hall employees
City Manager Bryan Kaenrath said many municipalities use a 4-day workweek, and doing so helps in recruiting and retaining good employees.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Fall Shabbaton brings hundreds to Waterville for weekend of Jewish music, community
The event was held Nov. 8-9 at Colby College and hosted by the Center for Small Town Jewish Life.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville schools seek public input for strategic plan
The public is invited to a strategic planning session Monday hosted by Waterville Public Schools to give input on the state of city schools and what they envision for the future.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Maine judge caught up in deal with Republicans to scrap some Biden nominees
Under a deal between Republican and Democratic senators, Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez is no longer expected to be confirmed to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan hospice hit by embezzlement to raise funds with wreath business
Central Maine Wreath is donating 25% of its sales on Saturday to Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, which has had financial struggles after its former director embezzled thousands of dollars.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Nov. 15-22, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Judge dismisses lobstermen’s challenge to law requiring tracking devices on boats
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock cited jurisdictional problems with the case, but he encouraged the lobstermen to appeal the decision because it raises ‘significant Fourth Amendment issues’ over unreasonable searches and seizures.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Fruitful Thanksgivings of the past
In the 1960s, we enjoyed family Thanksgivings that nourished body, mind and soul, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Advocates say aggressive marketing toward youth highlights need for a flavored tobacco ban in Maine
Video games and cartoon images are among marketing techniques to get kids to try vaping. Maine has tried twice in recent years to ban sales, but there hasn’t been enough legislative support.