John “Jack” MacLean received the ceremonial Embden Boston Post Cane Jan. 28 from the Embden Historical Society, at his home with his children present. MacLean retired as lieutenant the Wrentham Masschusetts Fire Department in 1990, and moved to Cracker Box Farm in Embden with his wife and mother. His roots go deep in Maine. His […]
Tedda Henry
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville issues Feb. 5 parking ban
Waterville Public Works asks that the Concourse and downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, to allow for snow clean up by the crew, according to a news release from the department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For questions, call 207-680-4744.
advertisement
Posted inBusiness, News
Central Maine business briefs: Kennebec Saving Banks hires Stephanie Purnell
People & Places: Kyle O’Rourke promoted to commercial loan officer at New Dimensions FCU.
Posted inCommunity
Benefit takeout dinner to be held in Skowhegan
SKOWHEGAN — A benefit takeout meatloaf dinner has been planned for 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Tewksbury Building on Island Avenue. Dinner will feature valentine desserts. The cost is $10 for adults or $5 for children younger than 12. To reserve a dinner, call 474-2776, 474-0129 or 399-0508.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Colby students back Build Back Better bill
WATERVILLE — Colby College students gathered in the center of campus Jan. 26 to call on Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act. The students came together to amplify the importance of federal climate action and social change — both included in the bill, according to a news release from the college. Senate negotiations […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Gardiner’s Johnson Hall showing free movies
GARDINER — Johnson Hall is offering a free movie series featuring new releases and classics in its downstairs theater at 280 Water St. The 10-week series began Jan. 20 and continues through March 24, according to a news release from Gardiner Main Street. Movies are scheduled to run at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday. There also […]
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville issues Feb. 4 winter parking ban
Waterville Public Works asks that the Concourse and all streets downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, to allow for snow clean up by the WPW crew, according to a news release from the department. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For […]
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Movie Review J.P. Devine, Things to Do
‘Munich: The Edge of War’ soft, dark and occasionally nail-biting espionage thriller
Every few years someone asks, “What ever happened to Jeremy Irons?” And then he pops up as Alfred in Zach Snyder’s “Batman” and “Justice League” as Scar in “The Lion King” and in the “House of Gucci,” where, with his usual charm and woolen suits, plays a son of the great Gucci. Irons is very […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Lincoln County lecture series honors Black History Month
Lincoln County Historical Association’s annual Winter Lecture Series features two talks this month that focus on Black people in the history of Maine. On Thursday, Feb. 10, historian Bob Green will reveal details about Black people in Maine that seldom appear in history texts, according to a news release from the Lincoln County Historical Association. […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Wiscasset gallery receives grant from arts commission
The Maine Arts Commission has awarded Wiscasset’s Maine Art Gallery $8,700 in support of the commission’s goal of strengthening the state’s creative workforce. The matching grant will enable the gallery to fund more time for the organization’s part-time gallery manager from December through June, as well as fees for class instructors and honorariums for exhibit […]