Seventy people applied for the Waterville city manager’s position and the number has been whittled down to six, according to City Manager Michael Roy.
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Students welcome, thrive at new charter school in Unity
The Ecology Learning Center, in its first year, emphasizes sustainability and hands-on, environmentally based, outdoor learning.
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Skowhegan-area school district educator awarded Somerset County Teacher of the Year award
Jen France was awarded the Somerset County Teacher of the Year award at Thursday’s Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors meeting.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
COVID-19 cases in Kennebec County spike after three outbreaks reported
In the last five days, the number of reported COVID-19 cases in Kennebec County has nearly doubled, from 66 on Oct. 31 to 127, echoing the growth in the number of cases identified across Maine.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Did central Maine communities flip in this year’s presidential election?
The overwhelming answer is no. Here is how central Maine voted in 2016 and 2020.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
New Winslow Police Chief Len Macdaid focuses on community
Macdaid has pursued his career in law enforcement in Lewiston, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department, Clinton and Newport before he landed in Winslow on Oct. 13.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council moves toward banning overnight, on-street winter parking
Councilors vote to prohibit vehicles from parking on most streets from midnight to 6 a.m. during the winter months, making it easier and safer for city trucks to plow. The council must hold a final vote to finalize the change.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Politics
Former House member the only challenger to unseat an incumbent in Augusta-area legislative races
A 59-vote margin separated Republican Randall Greenwood and incumbent Independent Kent Ackley for the House District 82 seat.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Kennebec County chooses Ken Mason for a second term as sheriff
Mason was challenged by Michael Sayers of Rome, a former deputy in the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office who now works for the Oakland Police Department.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Police: Richmond man found dead in apartment with woman died by self-inflicted gunshot
State Police spokesperson Katy England said Dana Shulman, 49, shot himself and the circumstances around the death Robin Bowler, 47, are still being investigated.