Hussey Elementary School in Augusta will remain open, and contact tracing determined there were no other close contacts.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Winslow Town Council approves second ambulance for community
During the bidding process, the town will request vendors submit proposals for buying or leasing a new ambulance, according to officials.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Proposed Monmouth solar farm seeking approval, but faces barrier from retroactive moratorium
On March 9, voters will decide on a moratorium that could halt commercial solar projects, aimed at a project for a 55-acre array on Ridge Road.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Art kits for Black History Month, featuring Maine artist Ashley Bryan, coming to Waterville area
The kits are inspired by Bryan’s award-winning book, “Beautiful Blackbird,” and will be distributed in Waterville beginning Feb. 25.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Sidney arts academy dismissed early over probable COVID-19 infection as other cases reported in Waterville-area schools
The Maine Arts Academy will go remote the rest of the week, following a probably positive case at the charter school.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta’s Red Barn to open location on State Street
The popular restaurant has leased 256 State St., the Augusta location of Frosty’s Donuts, for a fried chicken takeout restaurant, which is scheduled to open March 1.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner fish passage restoration work continues
The Gardiner City Council has endorsed sending a letter of support in restoring fish passage to the state Division of Marine Resources.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors
Turnout light at annual Vassalboro Ice Fishing Derby
Vassalboro Business Association organizers said the raffle sold out, even though participation was lower than in previous years.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Snow-making advantage keeps Quarry Road trails fresh
While parts of Maine have been experiencing a snow drought, infrequent snow storms last only a few days, and higher temperatures and occasions of rain melt the snow, Waterville’s Quarry Road has built hills of snow, added inches to its Nordic runs and provided the unique experience of skiing in snow showers. In a recent 68-hour marathon of snow-making, sun-brightened sprays and frozen mists of manmade snow provide fresh blankets of white trails for intrepid skiers on any day of the week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Despite pandemic, Viles Arboretum’s Table Tour continues
The annual event was limited to 160 people, who were given staggered entry to the arboretum’s trails to enjoy hot food while walking, skiing or snowshoeing.