Troy Kendrick took the position in early July, only to decide two weeks later to go back to the classroom and soccer field, where his true passion lies.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell council to further consider inclusion, diversity, equity, access work
The 10-member IDEA task force spent six months researching, discussing and surveying residents about inclusion, diversity, equity and access in Hallowell.
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Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Augusta care facility
A total of 21 cases, 18 patients and three staff members, were reported in late July at Capitol City Manor, and the Maine Center for Disease Control is still investigating the outbreak.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Selectmen give OK to go to bid for construction of new Skowhegan public safety building
The project has met all of its goals up to this point and officials say the next step is to consider construction bids.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Redington-Fairview General Hospital will now offer COVID vaccine clinics at Skowhegan State Fair
The hospital’s director of pharmacy said that offering clinics at the fair has been something that officials considered, but the lack of manpower made scheduling difficult, until the EMS Department offered to assist.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Turnout light at public hearing for Skowhegan ordinances on solar, board matters
Hearings were held Tuesday on items scheduled for a vote at an upcoming special town meeting on Aug. 24.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Waterville’s Thomas College reverses stance on vaccination rules for fall, will now require inoculations
The Waterville college joins a growing number of higher education institutions in Maine that are requiring inoculation for students and staff who are on campus.
Posted inMaine Crime
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office investigating Clinton crash involving off-duty Somerset deputy
An off-duty Somerset County Sheriff’s Office deputy was the driver in a single-vehicle crash late last month that injured him and a passenger.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville animal shelter fallout continues with 4 board members quitting, another staff member departing
The latest changes involving the Humane Society Waterville Area come following treatment for animal illnesses and the departure of the shelter’s executive director.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell City Council approves $6.6 million budget that decreases tax rate
The budget will result in a $21.30 tax rate per $1,000 of property value, which is a 20-cent reduction from last year’s rate of $21.50.