The Opera House turned to Kennebec Valley Community College and its 3D printing club to make the murder weapons used in the play “Clue,” which opened Friday.
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Haley Hersey is a student at the University of Southern Maine majoring in media studies and a part-time reporter for the Morning Sentinel. When not on campus, she resides in central Maine with her parents, siblings and pets. Haley graduated high school in 2020, and plans on graduating from USM with bachelors degree in Spring 2022. She is the News Editor for USM’s Free Press, the student-run newspaper. Haley enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family.
Northern Light Health facilities in central Maine to increase starting pay for workers
The health system, which has locations in Waterville, Pittsfield and elsewhere, will boost pay to $17 an hour at certain locations in an effort to lure and retain staff.
Groups work on solutions to invasive plants, algae blooms in Belgrade Lakes Region
Another invasive plant is spreading toward North Pond, which is already contending with harmful algae blooms.
Women stand against Texas abortion law in Belgrade, Waterville
Participants at central Maine events, and hundreds of other events across the country, demonstrate for women’s reproductive rights.
Winslow farm dealt financial blow after lightning strike kills 8 heifers
The animals had gathered Saturday under a tree during a rainstorm and died when lightning struck the tree and traveled downward to the ground.
Woman hired to clean Belgrade house decides to move in instead, homeowner says
Edmund King said the woman he hired claimed she was a cleaner, “then she comes and cleans you out.” He’s upset that the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office hasn’t filed charges in the matter.
Maine Apple Sunday arrives as orchards report a bountiful harvest
The 21st annual event will be held this weekend with more than 15 orchards across the state participating.
Skydiving company takes off in first months at Waterville airport
Vacationland Skydiving is now taking people 10,000 feet above the Robert LaFleur Airport after a delayed opening during the pandemic.
Pine Tree Camp in Rome switches to shorter weekend stays amid pandemic
Looking for ways of bringing campers back for the summer experience, the camp decided on three types of trips including Family Recreation Weekends for Maine people with disabilities and their families.
Waterville officer goes ‘above and beyond’ to help scammed couple after airport scheme reported
The police department is offering advice on how to avoid becoming prey to scammers, which recently targeted an elderly couple with promises that money was being flown into the local airport.