On Tuesday, Colby will award Pitts, a journalist, commentator and novelist, with the award named for Lovejoy, an Albion native, Colby alumnus, journalist and abolitionist who was murdered in 1837 while defending his printing press in Alton, Illinois, from an angry, pro-slavery mob.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Central Maine providers gear up for next round of COVID-19 vaccinations
Vaccinations are now open to those 16 and older, but 16- and 17-year-olds can receive only a certain type of vaccine and under certain conditions.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta housing project could put 25 energy-efficient rental homes behind Hodgkins site
The location currently consists of athletic fields, and includes access to nature and cross-country-running trails that would be preserved.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Northeast Laboratory Services expands Winslow headquarters
The company expanded its headquarters by adding 6,400 square feet of warehouse floor space and a new loading dock to accommodate its supply of vials.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
After 382 days, Chez Paree reopens in Waterville’s South End
After a deep cleaning, inspections and securing all licenses last week, the well-known Water Street bar reopens at 2 p.m. Thursday.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville plans to accommodate businesses, building owners during construction
An $11.2 million downtown revitalization project, to include changing the traffic pattern on Main and Front streets, is occurring simultaneously with construction of the $18 million Paul J. Schupf Art Center on Main Street.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan man charged after being shot last week by deputy in Norridgewock
Trever A. Caouette, 24, has been charged with two counts of criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, which officials said was a handgun.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
West Gardiner’s proposed spending plan increases as officials make plans for new equipment
The town’s $1.27 million plan is up 6.4% from the scaled-back budget presented to voters at last July’s Town Meeting, delayed by public health restrictions on gatherings.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta’s proposed spending up 3.4%, but tax rate expected to remain unchanged
City Manager William Bridgeo submitted his proposed budget, which includes the school budget, to city councilors Wednesday.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Oakland-based school district proposes $40.5 million budget for 2021-22
The proposed budget for Regional School Unit 18, which enrolls about 2,500 students at eight schools in Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney, represents a 1.7% increase to current spending.