Jordan Merchant, 25, of Eastbrook and Lindsey Walsh, 28, of Lakeville, Massachusetts, killed when their car hit a tree after making contact with friend’s pickup truck.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner’s Johnson Hall secures additional $150,000 from city
Contribution to help inch historic opera house closer to fundraising goal that has jumped in recent months.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Community News, Life & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
With renovations to outdoor stage, Sidney arts center looks to draw bigger acts, larger crowds
The Snow Pond Center for the Arts renovates its outdoor stage, the Bowl in the Pines amphitheater, which officials say should allow the organization to provide enhanced experiences for audiences and artists.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
As 254 graduate from Thomas College, at least one finishes debt-free in just three semesters
Sophie O’Clair of Fayette received her associates degree from Thomas College in Waterville before she even graduated from high school and then received a bachelor’s degree in psychology Saturday from the college after just three semesters.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
More than 300 walk at UMaine Augusta’s first in-person ceremony since 2019
The event featured an address from diversity, equity and inclusion consultant Anthony James Jr., and the university’s first degrees conferred under its new graduate programs.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Seasonal businesses in central Maine struggle to find workers as economic conditions improve
The national economy is humming and companies are ramping up hiring, but seasonal businesses in central Maine continue to struggle to find enough help as they prepare for the busy summer months.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield man arrested after late night crash
Dylan Brown, 23, of Fairfield, was charged with operating under the influence after traveling at a high rate of speed Friday night in a residential area and rolling over at the intersection of High and Elm streets.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Cornville couple seriously injured in hit-and-run crash in Madison
Police say a Bowdoin man who struck a motorcycle and injured its riders before speeding away from the scene was later captured and held by Madison residents until police could arrive.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Gardiner seeks public comment on $7.35 million budget proposal
As Gardiner officials review the proposed spending plan, they want to hear from members of the public at the May 18 meeting on its spending plans for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Police: Car crashes into Hero’s Pizza building in Skowhegan after driver falls asleep, but no injuries reported
The restaurant set up a food truck Friday to continue doing business with a limited menu following the morning crash off Waterville Road.