The annual interfaith gathering held at dawn at Head of Falls has become a tradition for the city’s smaller congregations, as churches throughout central Maine face waning attendance and shrinking numbers of parishioners.
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High schoolers pull all-nighter for robotics, cybersecurity, video game competition
About 90 high schoolers from across the state competed in the annual Thomas Cup on Friday, an event where students stay up all night to compete in a unique array of challenges ranging from crime scene analysis to a League of Legends tournament.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Fire damages Gardiner home, two dogs die
Once firefighters were able to get inside the single-story home, Gardiner Fire Chief Rick Sieberg said the fire was knocked down in about 10 minutes.
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Constitutional concerns raised about Augusta’s proposed aggressive solicitation ban
City councilors have been divided on the ordinance, which was proposed in response to concerns about aggressive, intimidating behavior.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Bingham man faces gross sexual assault charges
Justin Tykon Harris, charged with five counts of gross sexual assault against a minor, made his first appearance in court Friday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Cornville home destroyed by fire Friday
The cause of the fire that had destroyed the home when the Madison Fire Department arrived on scene around 11:40 a.m. Friday is under investigation by the Office of State Fire Marshal.
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Steady rain across central Maine brings precautionary measures along the Kennebec River
With low-lying public spaces along the Kennebec River closed as a precaution following this week’s rain, officials are eying a storm next week that’s expected to bring rain and snow to the region.
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Update: Augusta councilors vote to confirm Lully as new police chief
Kevin Lully takes over as chief following the retirement of Jared Mills, who is set to become Augusta’s next city manager.
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Week In Photos March 22-29, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Reporting Aside: Waterville highlights youth art
Children from 32 central Maine schools are exhibiting their works at the Paul J. Schupf Art Center and Greene Block + Studios through Sunday as part of Youth Art Month, Amy Calder writes.