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 […]
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Director of Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce resigns
The Regional Chamber distributed an email Monday announcing the departure of Jason Gayne, who had served as executive director since 2016.
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Former Olympian returns to Maine for 10th Pond Hockey Classic in Sidney
Maine native Marc Pelchat participated in the 1998 and 2002 Olympics, and returned to his home state for this weekend’s 10th annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic.
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Man arrested in Mercer on 17 outstanding warrants
Michael Allan McGregor, 28, was arrested Thursday after authorities say he attempted to elude a state trooper.
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School officials review early design plans for new Skowhegan elementary school
The school will be built on the property where the Margaret Chase Smith School now sits, replacing North Elementary School and consolidating some grades in the district.
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Week In Photos Jan. 28-Feb. 4, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Vassalboro library’s reconfiguration creates more space and more opportunity to host events
The library’s layout was altered recently to allow for things like a play area for children and space for public computers.
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Kennebec Water District trustees approve tree harvesting plan for China Lake
Work would involve 65 acres KWD owns on lake’s South Narrows peninsula.
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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 […]
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Driver dies after pickup truck rolls over in Fairfield
Robert S. Camera, 55, of Norridgewock, was killed Wednesday when his pickup veered off Norridgewock Road, in the area of Pung Hill, police say.