Marcia Buker Elementary School switched to remote learning because nine teachers had to quarantine and not enough substitutes were available for in-person education.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Commissioners to decide on Kennebec County’s Melville Fuller statue in February
The Kennebec County commissioners have scheduled their discussion and possible vote on the fate of the controversial statue of Melville Fuller for Feb. 16.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Pennsylvania-based company looks to buy Maine waste-to-energy facility
The Municipal Review Committee, which represents the solid waste interests of 115 Maine municipalities, held a virtual town hall meeting Tuesday to announce Delta Thermo Energy Inc. as the prospective buyer for the Hampden plant.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Focus on safety, not writing tickets, advises Maine panel on law enforcement during pandemic
The Criminal Justice Commission on Mitigation of Pandemic Impact has issued a series of recommendations aimed at reducing the overload on the state’s court system.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to consider final vote on downtown TIF district
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and be livestreamed from a link at the city’s website.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Winslow man arrested after leading police on chase through Winslow, Fairfield, Skowhegan
James Price, 40, was arrested on charges of operating with an open alcohol container; criminal operating under the influence; operating without a license; driving to endanger; eluding a police officer; reckless conduct; and refusing to submit to arrest, according to police.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Boy rescued from Outlet Stream in Vassalboro after falling through the ice
Lanny Dellinger, 12, of Winslow was hanging on to ice to keep his head above water when first responders with wetsuits on freed him.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
With moratorium nixed, marijuana grower plans expansion into Thorndike
Massachusetts-based Nova Farms is buying Donald and Bertha Maxim’s 170-acre farm on the Gordon Hill Road.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area schools report 2 COVID-19 cases
The Gardiner Area High School boys basketball team was also impacted, along with the Mt. Ararat boys basketball team.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Painting of Hallowell from 19th century being auctioned at Sotheby’s
The oil painting is being sold as part of a collection from the estate of Margaret P. Gregory of Connecticut. Bidding starts at $20,000.