Wind knocked down the stage before the ceremony began, but did not dampen high spirits from students and parents, who watched from their vehicles.
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Mother, son injured when car collides with tractor-trailer in Vassalboro
Sheriff’s deputies say a preliminary investigation indicates the truck tried to avoid the car, which might have crossed the centerline.
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Police: Man, 33, dies after weekend shooting at Waterville apartment
Waterville and Maine State police continue to investigate the shooting Saturday of Joseph Tracy. No arrest had been made as of Monday.
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More than 1,000 gather peacefully in Augusta to oppose racism, police brutality
At a protest in the shadow of the State House, participants speak against racial injustice and advocate for widespread police reforms.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education, Times Record
Richmond High School holds drive-in graduation
Valediction Abigail Johnson said to 36 seniors she dreamed for years of her “senior spring,” which included prom and other activities, but missing those traditions presented more learning opportunities.
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Crowd estimated at 500 gathers in Waterville to remember George Floyd, support Black Lives Matter
Marchers assemble peacefully Sunday at The Concourse and march from downtown Waterville to Head of Falls, joining a chorus of protests across the nation.
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Waterville Board of Education seeks candidates for Ward 5 seat
Those interested in filling the unexpired term of Julian Payne of Ward 5 are asked to send a letter of interest and résumé by June 18 to Superintendent Eric Haley.
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Lakewood Theater in Madison adjusts schedule with late-summer start
The summer season for the Lakewood Theater, the longest-running summer theater in the country, has been rescheduled to begin in August to help protect the health and safety of staff members and theatergoers during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Concerns raised about Skowhegan-area school district’s meal delivery program
Maine School Administrative District 54, which has handed out more than 340,000 meals in recent months, has received mixed reviews from parents, some saying they have received district-provided meals that contained past-dated food, were missing items or had little nutritional value.
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Waterville D-Day gathering commemorates 76th anniversary
Veterans and community members gathered for a brief ceremony Saturday evening to commemorate the 76th anniversary of D-Day at the VFW in Waterville.