Colby College receives $7 million gift for Maine students in need of financial aid

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Published
October 11, 2021

Colby College receives $7 million gift for Maine students in need of financial aid

Students from Waterville and Bangor will be given priority for aid as part of gift from the George G. Petrikas Revocable Trust.
Published
October 11, 2021

Jefferson girl, 17, dies in Edgecomb car crash

Paris R. Pierpont died at the scene from injuries suffered in the crash. She was the only person in the vehicle, officials say.
Published
October 9, 2021

Shifting lines: Redistricting in Kennebec County splits its towns again

While all other counties are left intact when determining the boundaries of congressional districts, Kennebec County has been the only county in recent decades to be split when redrawing districts.
Published
October 8, 2021

Winthrop schools mandate COVID-19 vaccine for substitute teachers, volunteers

Winthrop Public Schools are looking ahead and discussing what a federal mandate might mean for full-time staff.
Published
October 8, 2021

Winthrop and surrounding towns to discuss best ways to eradicate invasive water plant

Eurasian watermilfoil was discovered in Cobbossee Lake in 2018, and continues to spread throughout the lake.

Published
October 8, 2021

As pandemic job market rebounds, central Maine college grads see abundance of opportunity

Universities in central Maine say their students have far more options as they enter the work force, and employers are coming to schools more often and earlier looking to recruit.
Published
October 7, 2021

Starks couple get OK to move forward with proposed wilderness campsites among alpacas

A Starks couple can now move forward with a new camping business enterprise at their alpaca farm. When complete, the campground, will be open for business May 1-Oct. 31.
Published
October 7, 2021

After Richmond police officer resigns, Selectboard member attempts to calm social media anxiety

After members of the Selectboard accepted Officer Doug Bellevue's resignation Monday night, residents on the Richmond Friends and Families Facebook page expressed concerns, including that the position could go unfilled.
Published
October 6, 2021

Augusta man accused of dumping cup of bedbugs at City Hall 4 years ago will soon face a jury trial

Charles Manning, who in 2017 reportedly dumped a cup containing about 100 bedbugs at Augusta City Center, has declined a plea deal and will go to court later this month on charges of assault and obstructing governmental administration connected to that incident.
Published
October 4, 2021

Will people want to camp among alpacas? Starks couple hopes so.

The owners of Sandy River Alpacas have submitted an application to the Starks Planning Board, proposing to add upscale camping accommodations to the site.

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