About five dozen voters turned out to the Town Garage to ask questions and approve $1.27 million in town spending this year.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Despite pandemic challenges, Thomas College’s 2020 grads employed and making impact in central Maine
Of Thomas College’s 238 graduates in the Class of 2020, 88% are employed despite a changing job market.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Thomas, Colby colleges planning in-person 2021 commencement ceremonies
Thomas College’s commencement is scheduled for May 14-15, while Colby’s is planned for May 22-23.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Lack of central Maine bus drivers adds obstacle to getting students back to school full-time
School officials have said a lack of drivers will impact getting students back to school in person, five days a week, and it’s an issue statewide.
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105 students, staff impacted at Skowhegan Area High School after additional COVID-19 case
The high school shifted to remote learning on Friday and the administration is looking for ways to staff the building in order to resume hybrid learning on Monday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville officer ‘acted within policy’ in fatal shooting of armed man, review finds
The Waterville city review of the Feb. 11 shooting on upper Main Street also recommends that the police department look into buying body cameras for its officers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Puritan evacuates Pittsfield factory Thursday due to carbon monoxide
The factory was evacuated Thursday night and workers were sent home. On Friday, the problem was discovered to be a malfunctioning heater leaking carbon monoxide.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Day One substance use and mental health center to move Hinckley operation
Day One is closing its Hinckley location because of a shortage of staff and plans to reopen operations farther south, continuing to offer substance use and mental health treatment for youth and families.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
A decade after its approval, an accessible trail will be paved between two Augusta schools
The project will pave and make other improvements to a shortcut through the woods between Cony and Farrington schools.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area school district cuts spending in its budget, but city official says it’s not enough
Regional School Unit 2 was able to trim its budget by nearly $100,000, but towns are still seeing a steep increase in their local shares.