The Maine Book Fest is expected to bring local authors, bibliophiles and booksellers to central Maine on Oct. 1.
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Many boys get game consoles for gifts, but one in Norridgewock got an antique tractor
Trent Roy, 10, has always shown an affinity for tractors, and with an assist from the Maine Antique Tractor Club, he now has one of his own, thanks to the kindness of a Canaan man.
Waterville City Council to consider purchase of police body cameras
Councilors could sign off Tuesday on spending $114,885 on 24 body cameras, and related equipment, to be worn by every patrol officer and patrol sergeant.
Augusta officials ponder funding for increased police presence in downtown area, overnight warming center
Augusta might use American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, funding to address concerns about those who are homeless.
Grocery market with focus on regional producers, artisans to open in downtown Waterville
Main Street Provisions, scheduled to begin greeting customers next month at the storefront formerly occupied by L. Tardif Jeweler at 62 Main St., is one of several new ventures that has opened or is expected to open in the coming weeks.
A downgraded Lee impacts central Maine, causing widespread power outages
There were several widespread outages in Somerset County, prompting county officials to seek assistance from neighboring states. In Kennebec County, Litchfield witnessed the highest number of outages affecting over 1,300 customers.
Mills urges caution as Hurricane Lee’s landfall looms
At a press conference Friday afternoon, state officials said the large wind field is expected to bring damaging winds and flooding to the state on Saturday.
Augusta gets nearly $2.5 million in grant funds to hire 8 firefighters
The city has lowered the minimum requirements to be hired as a firefighter and agreed to pay for paramedic training in hopes of attracting more workers.
Central Maine prepares for impacts from Hurricane Lee
Emergency responders and public works departments are adding staff, checking equipment and reaching out to people without shelter as the storm heads closer to Maine, with gusting winds and blowing rain.
Week In Photos Sept. 8-15, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.