The grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo for the city and Waterville Community Land Trust was one of only eight awarded to cities around the country that are working to create safe, affordable housing.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school board member disagrees with in-person learning transition plan
The Maine School Administrative District 11 school board gave Superintendent Pat Hopkins authority to decide when students could return to school, but Elissa Tracey now says she’s concerned about the plan for some to return as early as Feb. 1.
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Former Larsen’s building in Waterville gets ‘top-to-bottom’ renovation and will house nutrition store
Businessman Bill Mitchell is renovating 57 Main St. in downtown Waterville, where Elm City Nutrition is slated to open on the first floor this spring and the upper two floors are large, high-end apartments.
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Additional case of COVID-19 reported at Lawrence High School in Fairfield
In a letter on the district’s website posted Friday, the superintendent said that an individual at Lawrence High School has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Cold weather brings out competition, recreation at Quarry Road Trails
Nonstop Nordic held races Saturday and the trail opened up its welcome center.
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Sure, face masks can be a hassle, but high school basketball players grateful for games
Maine has mandated masks to be worn by high school athletes during games. For some players the adjustment hasn’t been easy.
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Amy Calder: Discovering what really matters
Living in a pandemic has taught us about the things that are important in our lives, Amy Calder writes.
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Skowhegan-area school district looking ahead at sports, new school construction
Superintendent Jon Moody said at Thursday evening’s board of directors meeting that based on the metrics, he believes it likely that sports can continue.
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Oakland, Vassalboro solar projects flip the on switch
Oakland has the option to buy and own its power generating solar array after six years.
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Colby ramps up COVID-19 testing as students return and positive cases increase
Colby College and Thomas College in Waterville have resumed strict testing protocols for the spring semester amid the worsening coronavirus pandemic.