The hospital’s EMS department offered to assist with a vaccine clinic at the Skowhegan State Fair, and a pharmacist reports that around 10 people took advantage of the free clinic during its first session over the weekend.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Second man indicted in Waterville drive-by shooting pleads guilty
Jeremiah D. Gamblin pleads guilty Monday to elevated aggravated assault in the shooting of a Waterville girl in February 2020.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Report of domestic assault in Fairfield sent agencies hunting for man on 4-wheeler, police say
Taylor A. Pelletier, of Fairfield, was charged with domestic violence aggravated assault and domestic violence terrorizing following an incident on Sunday night on Back Road.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville City Council to discuss spending $1.67 million in pandemic recovery funds
The council discussion comes as about $502 million is being made available to Maine municipalities and counties through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Posted inLocal & State
Photos: Harness racing, rides, agricultural shows, tasty food and more at Skowhegan State Fair
Ten-day fair runs through this Saturday.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
School referendum calls for additions to Skowhegan Middle School, other improvements
If approved, an amount not to exceed $6,970,000 will be used to fund the projects through federal grants.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Rising construction costs, inflation delay upgrades at Norridgewock’s airport
One project originally estimated to cost $4 million last year is now expected to cost around $6.5 million, delaying repairs to the centrally-located airport.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Augusta public schools add a weekly early release day for professional development of teachers
Board member Kati McCormick voted against the motion, siding with a parent who spoke about the impact more early release days would have on her son and on her job.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Litchfield approves second phase of Woodbury Pond Dam repair
The second phase includes permitting for sandbags, geotechnical exploration and conceptual engineering design, with costs not to exceed $45,800.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Years of inaction to redevelop historic Kennebec Arsenal prompts Augusta officials to take initiative with owner
A citizen group worried about ongoing deterioration at the site, asked city officials to take action to get North Carolina developer to finally redevelop the historic riverfront site.