Officials and residents from communities along the corridor that runs along the Kennebec River say its use could bring significant economic benefits.
cmnews
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Renys store in Pittsfield moves from downtown to former Walgreens near I-95
The new store at 506 Somerset Ave. held a soft opening Saturday, with a grand opening celebration set for July 14.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Man killed in early morning Norridgewock crash, police say
Police said Gerald Perri was killed after his vehicle veered off the road and struck an unattended vehicle parked in a driveway.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
No ifs ands or putts: Richmond mini golf course set to become a central Maine destination
Moose Mountain Adventure Park is slated to open an 18-hole course and ice cream stand July 1.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Wrong-way driving elicits angst
As the July 4 holiday week approaches, we’d do well to watch for wrong-way drivers, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos June 16-23, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Somerville voters to consider budget with 9% tax hike, whether to sue over road project
The Somerville annual Town Meeting is Saturday, at 9 a.m., at the Somerville School.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Groups start new effort to buy land, protect water quality of Lake Wesserunsett in Madison
The Lake Wesserunsett Association says that in order to ensure water quality doesn’t decline, it will be raising $30,000 for an emergency fund to purchase and conserve land around the lake as it comes on the market.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville tavern owner threatens lawsuit after woman’s assault claims unleash fiery online responses
The owner of Silver Street Tavern has taken legal action against an Oakland woman who took to Facebook to say she was drugged and raped at the tavern, a claim that drew a broad response online.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, News
As inflation’s impact cuts into Monmouth’s priorities, officials say ‘not yet’ to new initiatives
Town officials said they had to omit a number of proposals and initiatives from the $4.5 million budget, which is up $530,000 from last year.