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The Waterville Board of Education heard from school principals last week about plans for summer activities to help make up for academic and social-emotional loss students experienced during a year marked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated April 23
Waterville board to consider transferring high school assistant principal to Mitchell school principal spot
School principals also will update the Waterville Board of Education on Monday about plans for summer camps, to be held for all interested students to address social-emotional needs that may not have been filled this school year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Eric Haley, superintendent of schools in Waterville, said Friday that the school board will take a final vote on a new hiring policy for administrators during Monday’s meeting.
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WATERVILLE The Waterville Board of Education on Monday is scheduled to consider approving the proposed transfer of Waterville Senior High School Assistant Principal Kim Taylor to the position of principal at George J. Mitchell School.
Allen a strong voice for Belgrade board
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There’s a new strong voice running for Belgrade’s selectboard Barbara Allen.
While she may be new to running for an elected position in town, she’s a tried-and-true worker for organizations all across Belgrade that enhance the quality of life in our town: Belgrade Central School’s Arts Enrichment Program, the Belgrade Library Trustees, the McGrath Pond-Salmon Lake Association, and the Friends of Belgrade Lakes Village’s volunteer work to raise funds for the enhancement of the Village.
Her community-focus volunteer commitment built upon her professional background in fundraising and development. She understands the relationship between our natural resources the lakes and the tax base. She recognizes the value of new businesses that fit with the character of the town. She knows how to get people to work together for a common cause. Now add in a work ethic that gets things done and you’ve got a great candidate for the
Hiking in Maine: Kennebec Highlands provide a wonderful winter treat
Just a quick drive from Augusta, the Kennebec Highlands – near and around the Belgrade Lakes – offer year-round exploration opportunities.
By Carey Kish
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A hiker uses snowshoes while traversing the summit of French Mountain in Rome overlooking Long Pond in Belgrade.
David Leaming/Morning Sentinel
A mere 15 miles north of the capital hubbub of Augusta, a pleasant drive via Route 27, is where you’ll find the Belgrade Lakes and the Kennebec Highlands. Recreational opportunities abound in this bucolic region, and hikers especially will discover plenty to their liking thanks to the conservation and trail building work of the 7 Lakes Alliance.