The City Council voted last week to approve a plan to redraw the lines in four city wards, and councilors are scheduled to take a second, final vote next week.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Family of man accused of threatening to ‘shoot up’ Pittsfield business denies allegations
Scott Therrien said his son, Benjamin Scott Therrien, 28, made no threat last week to harm others at the Hancock Lumber sawmill where he worked at the time, and that he will plead not guilty to a terrorizing charge.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture raises more than $21 million
The capital campaign was the most significant fundraising effort in the history of the school, which was established in 1946 in Madison and covers more than 350 acres.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Richmond bicentennial celebrates its history in the ice trade
Richmond’s bicentennial year celebration began with a weekend of fire and ice, with fireworks Friday marking the 200th anniversary of the town’s incorporation, and ice carving, ice history and ice skating scheduled for Saturday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Artists imbue found objects with spiritual significance in new exhibit at University of Maine at Augusta
“The Art of Assemblage: Myth, Mystery and Spirituality” includes the work of four contemporary Maine artists who have recontextualized found objects into spiritual-themed pieces.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville to hire community outreach coordinator to aid those with mental health or other crises
The person hired for the position will work to identify people in the community who struggle with mental health, substance abuse and other issues, and help connect them with services, thus reducing the need for police response.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Circumstances around hiring of code officer driving factor behind Madison recall effort
A public hearing is scheduled for Monday on a push to remove Selectman Glen Mantor from office, with his critics saying he allowed personal feelings to drive his decision to reject a request for a full-time code enforcement officer/maintenance worker.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
First cases of avian flu reported in Kennebec County
Both wild birds and a domestic flock in Kennebec County have been found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian flu this year.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Waterville infant born with fragile heart seen as ‘precious gift’ to family
Liliana Ann Greene was born Jan. 11 in Boston with a rare heart condition that required surgery the day after her birth, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Feb. 3-10, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.