Wilton artist Barbara Hathaway, painter of sunsets, is making Hearts of Love again this year that will go out this month. Hearts of Love are just to let others know they are special. It is a good way to give them thanks for what they do in the church or community, according to a news […]
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Hinckley museum plans to offer February events
HINCKLEY — L.C. Bates Museum, 14 Easler Road, plans to offering several events in February. Make a Sailors Valentines or Shell Picture is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the museum. Using real shells, people can try an old sailors tradition of making a valentine with seashells and small stones or make a […]
Skowhegan church accepting orders for Feb. 11 takeout dinner
Proceeds will help the elderly with heat and electric bills.
Shakespeare company to hold Valentine Vaudeville fundraiser in Skowhegan
Reservations are required and must be made by Saturday, Feb. 11.
Waterville’s Quarry Road Trails to host free ski day Feb. 11
WATERVILLE — Local residents can experience a day of free cross-country skiing and other winter activities, set for Saturday, Feb. 11, at Quarry Road Trails, 300 Quarry Road. The city-hosted event offers a free pass for the Nordic trails. Also, a free alpine trail pass will be available, valid from noon to 2 p.m. Free […]
Delta Ambulance looks to impose new fee on towns that would raise more than $600,000 in revenue
Waterville-based Delta says various financial pressures are driving up expenses, forcing the nonprofit to propose the fee for the 14 central Maine towns it serves.
Heat gun that was left on cited as source of fire at Gifford’s ice cream in Skowhegan
The heat gun was left atop a pallet of combustible materials inside a walk-in freezer, leading to the fire Thursday that damaged offices and a production area at Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream, according to Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez.
Week In Photos Jan. 27-Feb. 3, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Reporting Aside: If there’s any lesson you fall for it’s this — beware the wretched ice
Wearing proper foot gear this time of year can mean the difference between a safe trek to the mailbox and a painful ride to the hospital, Amy Calder writes.
Their work was delayed, but not denied, as Unity Amish prepare for year ahead
After earlier warmer temperatures postponed their efforts, Amish workers spent Thursday carving blocks of ice from a farm pond for storage in icehouses to keep produce and other foods cold for the months ahead.