Voters discuss and debate the budgets for the fire department and health and human services organizations, and changing the road commissioner position from an elected one to an appointed one.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Maine Authors, Morning Sentinel, News
Opening night of statewide film festival draws crowd in Waterville
Thursday’s event included a screening of the 1945 film “Leave Her to Heaven” and a discussion with Tim Williams, the grandson of Ben Ames Williams who authored the 1944 novel the film was based on.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Superintendent: Architects look at all Skowhegan area schools in planning project
Maine School Administrative District 54 recently chose an architectural firm that is looking at the conditions of district schools to see if renovations are needed or if a new building is necessary.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Town garage work, planning for a 1,000-foot tsunami among issues for Washington Select Board candidates
ShaRon Kelly, who expressed concerns about a perceived lack of planning for a potential tsunami caused by an asteroid striking the Eastern seaboard, as well as “alien deception,” is challenging incumbent Washington Selectman Tom Johnston.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Five Questions: A look back at influences
Five business owners and executives reflect on the people and circumstances that have influenced them in business.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan school officials whittle mascot name suggestions down to 305
School Administrative District 54 administrators say they’ve received more than 1,600 suggestions for a new sports team nickname and have whittled the possibilities down to 305 as of Thursday.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Three arrested in Waterville robbery, beating case
Police say a 63-year-old man who was being extorted by people living at the same apartment building was taken to the hospital Tuesday after being beaten and robbed of his wallet.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
KVCAP drivers picket in Augusta to call attention to lack of contract
Nearly a year after forming a union, drivers at Kennebec Valley Community Action Program are urging the agency to complete the contract, while the nonprofit’s CEO says increases have been budgeted for and will be paid when the pact is finalized.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta man arrested in connection to purse snatching
Dylan McMahon, 23, was arrested Thursday after allegedly stealing a purse on Riverton Street on Feb. 26.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby College receives $16 million gift for financial aid, the arts, health and wellness
The gift from college trustee Marieke Rothschild and her husband, Jeff Rothschild, will support three of the college’s highest priorities — financial aid, the arts and health and wellness.