Turns out central Maine schools need educational technicians, as well as substitute teachers even more than bus drivers, in some cases.
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Amy Calder: An old Waterville church is full of history, and much-needed repairs
The Rev. Frank Byron of the Second Baptist Church and church historian Don Perrine have been working to repair the 135-year-old building and preserve it for generations to come, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
State clerks’ association honors Waterville’s deputy clerk
Sarah Cross, Waterville’s deputy clerk, was recognized Sept. 16 by the Maine Town & City Clerks’ Association with the 2021 Deputy Clerk of the Year Award. Cross was nominated by her clerk, whose nomination was bolstered by letters of support from the manager, tax collector, code enforcement officer, warden, and administrative clerk. Cross has served […]
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Mid-Maine Chamber plans revamped Super Raffle Dinner
WATERVILLE — Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce’s Super Raffle Dinner is back, with a new venue and re-energized format. The annual dinner is planned to begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, at The Elm, on College Avenue. “A Night at the Lodge,” sponsored by Maine State Credit Union, will begin with a social hour followed […]
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Waterville City Council moves closer to granting license to marijuana retail store owner
City looking to issue license to a marijuana retail shop owner who was told earlier this year a marijuana store would be allowed on College Avenue. But the council later took action that effectively prohibited the store from opening.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Loyal Biscuit owner to speak at Waterville leadership luncheon
The event is co-hosted by Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect.
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St. Francis Catholic Cemetery to begin fall cleanup
WATERVILLE — The St. Francis Catholic Cemetery crew plans to start fall cleanup for the coming winter season during the first week of October. Items such as real and artificial flowers, vases and baskets will be gathered and disposed of. Burial right holders are advised to remove any items that they may wish to keep […]
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Youth peer support program to start Oct. 6
The next session of the Waterville Hope’s Place program is scheduled to take place Wednesday nights for six weeks starting Oct. 6. Groups run from 6 to 7 p.m. The meeting location is to be determined. Hope’s Place aims to provide a safe, supportive environment for grieving children, teens and families through peer support groups. […]
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Neighbors Driving Neighbors to hold volunteer orientation
MOUNT VERNON — Neighbors Driving Neighbors seeks volunteers to become drivers for the nonprofit organization. Serving the towns of Belgrade, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Rome and Vienna, the organization matches drivers with residents who need a ride to medical appointments, the grocery store and other errands. References and a background check are required for new drivers, […]
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New arts center in downtown Waterville named after Colby president
The Greene Block + Studios was dedicated at a ceremony Tuesday.