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February 14, 2021

Self-care, regular check-ins needed to help students maintain mental health

Hall-Dale Middle School teacher Dani Quirion has seen positive changes in her students since incorporating mindfulness exercises with her sixth-graders.
Published
February 12, 2021

Waterville police officer fatally shoots ‘knife-wielding’ Hartland man on highway

The state Attorney General's Office is investigating the fatal shooting of Eric J. Porter, 32, of Hartland by Waterville police Officer Paul Heath, after authorities responded to call at a hotel parking lot.
Published
February 11, 2021

‘Thank God for those fire departments’: Some, but not all, costly wood kilns destroyed in Harmony fire

The kilns were part of Thomas Firewood, a Ripley-based business owned by Derek Thomas. Thomas' father, Doug Thomas, a former state senator and representative, owned the company until selling it to his son a year ago.
Published
February 10, 2021

Gardiner gives initial approval to cannabis testing lab

The Massachusetts-based MCR Labs must also secure state approvals from the Office of Marijuana Policy and the Center for Disease Control as well as a business license from the Gardiner City Council.
Published
February 10, 2021

Woman sought in 2020 Winthrop killing arrested Monday after Waterville traffic stop

Waterville police stopped a car Monday on Cool Street at the request of state police, who took into custody and arrested Kierra Francis, 28, of the Bronx in New York City, and charged her with the felony murder of Joshua Martin, 30, also of New York.

Published
February 10, 2021

Hallowell-area teachers’ union responds to superintendent’s COVID-19 claim

The Kennebec-Intra District School Education Association said in a statement it has "lost patience" with Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold.
Published
February 9, 2021

Painting of 19th century Hallowell cityscape sells for $201,600 at Sotheby’s auction

The piece, painted around 1860, was bought by Connecticut-based American folk art dealer David Schorsch, who said it will become inventory at his business.
Published
February 9, 2021

Kennebec County official facing sexual assault charges has history of prior job misconduct, documents say

James Saucier, 58, of Belgrade, who has been on paid administrative leave since April 9, 2020, has a track record of misusing county property and violating direct orders.
Published
February 9, 2021

Hallowell-area superintendent claims staff responsible for 85% of district’s COVID cases

Regional School Unit 2 Superintendent Tonya Arnold sent an email to staff Feb. 3, telling them to ‘find ways to enjoy themselves without increasing exposure to the virus’ during February vacation.
Published
February 6, 2021

Super Bowl: Brady’s back, and local Patriots fans are wondering how to feel

Most fans are rooting for former New England star to win another championship, but for some, it's a bittersweet experience.

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