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Published
September 1, 2021

Organizers cancel in-person Common Ground Country Fair, citing COVID surge

The decision to not hold an in-person festival came just weeks before it was set to return after not being held last year because of the pandemic.
Published
September 1, 2021

Handful of COVID-19 cases disrupt start of Carrabec school year

The superintendent of RSU 74 said freshmen orientation at Carrabec High School in North Anson was canceled Wednesday because of six cases of COVID-19. Other districts say they have no confirmed cases as a new academic year launches.
Published
August 31, 2021

Person taken into custody after shot fired in Waterville

No one was injured Tuesday afternoon when a gun was fired near Kennedy Memorial Drive and Northern Light Inland Hospital, police say.
Published
August 31, 2021

Hilton Bridge in Skowhegan closed due to structural, liability concerns

Some residents of Red Bridge Road support closing the bridge, while others urge officials to reopen it to tractors and ATVs.
Published
August 30, 2021

Waterville Opera House schedules full season, to include COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols

Patrons will have to show proof of vaccination or have a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending a show at the Waterville Opera House.

Published
August 30, 2021

Sappi officials ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Mills’ pledge to keep Skowhegan mill open amid dam review

Although mill officials say they are pleased with the support from Gov. Janet Mills, they still have reservations related to the recent draft denial for the water quality certification for the Shawmut Dam, which is up for relicensing.
Published
August 30, 2021

Veteran journalist joins Morning Sentinel team as city editor

David Warren, who now leads Morning Sentinel reporters and photographers, comes to the Waterville newsroom after serving since 2019 as public safety editor at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Published
August 29, 2021

Windsor Fair throws open gates for 9 days of fun in central Maine

This year's fair includes a beer garden at the racetrack for the first time, and a daily, pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic, along with traditional fair attractions, including rides, fair food, exhibitions and entertainment.
Published
August 28, 2021

Amid chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal, Travis Mills is on a mission to support service members who ‘did good’

Travis Mills, whose foundation operates a lakeside retreat in Rome for wounded veterans and their families, says the U.S military didn't fail in Afghanistan and has taken his message to a national audience.
Published
August 27, 2021

Patient says some MaineGeneral staff threatened to not treat her for asking if they were vaccinated

MaineGeneral spokesperson Joy McKenna said nothing prohibits patients from asking about staff members' vaccination status and the hospital would not refuse treatment for such queries.

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