“I have a lot of information but what good is it if nobody wants to listen?” Stana McLeod said about the ongoing investigation into farmland and wells contaminated with “forever chemicals.”
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Colby, Unity colleges provide freezer storage to Maine CDC for Pfizer vaccine
The two institutions are among several that have offered assistance to Maine CDC, loaning freezers to that state that can store 10,000 or more doses of the vaccine.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Rocky the kitten recovering well in Norridgewock after surgeries
Owner Maxine Johnson said she still doesn’t know who stomped on her kitten more than a month ago, but a newspaper story about the kitten prompted a flood of donations from animal lovers to help with the costly veterinary expenses.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: Pursuing deferred dreams
A Waterville mother who had dropped out of school at 14 decided to enroll in adult education this year after struggling to help her two young daughters learn from home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Jefferson man shot, killed in armed confrontation with police
Jacob E. McClure, 41, was shot and killed, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office officials say, after police entered a Jefferson home to intervene in an assault early Friday morning.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta store robbed early Friday morning, police say
Augusta police are seeking a man who they say demanded money and merchandise from the Circle K convenience store on Eastern Avenue around 3:30 a.m.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta Council grants Raging Bull Saloon new liquor license despite complaints
A city licensing board recommended against renewing the bar’s license due to a number of complaints to police in its first year.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Somerset tech center creates welding program at Madison Area Memorial High School
Money continues to be raised to fund the program that offers opportunities to students, adults pursuing education and local business people.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Temporary pocket park moving toward permanence in Hallowell
A small park at the corner of Water and Central streets has been formally recommended by Vision Hallowell, and three design options were recently presented for consideration.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Tail end of East Coast snowstorm spreads light snow over central Maine
The Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan areas appeared to have missed the brunt of the storm as only a few inches of snow fell and no serious accidents were reported by mid-afternoon.