The fire reported at 7 Dinsmore St. in Skowhegan early Wednesday damaged about half of the duplex where police Officer Joel Cummings, his wife Michelle, Michelle’s sister, Melanie Alexander, and her daughter, Alexis, lived.
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Augusta man coordinates thank you for medical workers on National Nurses Day
Chris Blodgett displayed massive handmade letters spelling “thank you” in front of the Alfond Center for Health on Wednesday.
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Waterville City Council approves emergency housing agreement with Thomas College
The agreement allows emergency workers, including police officers and firefighters, to live in Thomas College dormitory rooms if they are healthy but were exposed — or fear they were exposed — to the coronavirus.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine Memorial Day parades, Fourth of July events canceled due to coronavirus restrictions
Augusta, Belgrade, Winthrop and Gardiner are among the communities that have canceled celebrations, while Wayne is looking to put a new twist on Memorial Day.
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Waterville Creates! launches at home art kit program
After Waterville Creates! distributed an initial 100 art kits to children and families on April 8, it decided to create an ongoing program called Art Kits for All.
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Skowhegan community rallies to support nurses during Nurses Week
Maine Fire Equipment Co. owner Todd Smith said local businesses contributed more than $2,000 in raffle items to show their appreciation for health care providers.
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Former Canaan motel burglarized, new hot water heater stolen
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft at the Lake George Motel on Main Street in Canaan.
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Cause of fire in Sidney that leveled goat coop undetermined
Jen Smith, who owns the property, said that after an investigation done by game wardens, the cause of the blaze on West River Road is not known.
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Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield to record online graduation ceremony
KVCC will broadcast the commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on May 16, the originally scheduled date for graduation, with each student being recognized and all speeches delivered.
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Hallowell fundraiser raises more than $13,000 to city restaurant employees affected by coronavirus
State Rep. Charlotte Warren, D-Hallowell, said 132 employees from 10 bars and restaurants in the city will receive about $100 each.