Quarry Road Trails brought back the Fall Festival after a hiatus last year, and visitors were able to enjoy a clear fall day and the variety of activities set up.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
For central Maine entertainment venues, the show must go on … with precautions
While concert halls and theaters are ready to welcome back both performers and audiences, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a challenge.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School districts in central Maine hustle to bring COVID-19 vaccine to their youngest students
Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for the vaccine and some school districts in the region will host clinics as soon as next week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
CDC investigates second outbreak at Augusta rehab facility
Sixteen cases have been reported among the facility’s residents, and 11 cases have been reported among staff, Robert Long, spokesman for the CDC, said.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Northern Light Health facilities in central Maine to increase starting pay for workers
The health system, which has locations in Waterville, Pittsfield and elsewhere, will boost pay to $17 an hour at certain locations in an effort to lure and retain staff.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
State proposal for solar project at Augusta State Airport draws concern over ‘terrible’ impact on woods
City officials are concerned power lines to site would ruin the pristine woods of the Bond Brook Recreation Area, where there are no power lines now.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Political newcomer prevails in Waterville recount for Ward 7 council seat
Thomas A. McCormick picked up two more votes in Friday’s recount for the City Council seat in Waterville, defeating incumbent Erik Thomas 161 to 151.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State
Amy Calder: We fretted over Thurston, not that it mattered to him
Thurston, a 4-year-old feline, didn’t show much gratitude after his owners sought the care of a vet for a troubling infection, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
RSU 74 board adopts mask requirement for Carrabec schools
The mask mandate passed 8-6, with one board member absent, and came after an hour of comments from the public.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Town Council agrees to lower list price for Pittsfield Community Theater
The asking price for the downtown building that houses the defunct theater is now $149,900. Officials hope the new price will lure a buyer.