State House Rep. Charlotte Warren and Philip Garwood, chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the Kennebec River Rail Trail, will face off in the Democratic primary to fill the District 2 Kennebec County commissioner seat being vacated by Nancy Rines.
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Posted inGolf, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Sports
Mild springlike day brings out central Maine golfers to tee up early
As temperatures soared into the mid-60s on Friday, Sheepscot Links Golf Club in Whitefield and Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro open some holes up for play.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Late Winthrop councilor described as dedicated worker, respected community member
Rita Moran, who died Monday as a result of an unspecified illness, had served on the Winthrop Town Council since 2017.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Road work planned on Interstate 95 from Waterville to Pittsfield
The work by the state Department of Transportation will include paving and striping from Waterville to Pittsfield and will include paving on- and off-ramps.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: A day with Skowhegan’s Class of 1947 is a journey through time
A small group that graduated 75 years ago from Skowhegan High School and Bloomfield Academy gather monthly to play cards, have lunch and reminisce, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos March 11-18, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville program looks to boost startups, entrepreneurial efforts in central Maine
Initiative by Dirigo Labs to provide free training to 12 small businesses in ways to attract customers, develop products, navigate legal and financial hurdles, conduct marketing and more.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock selectman steps down after 17 years
Ron Frederick decides not to seek another term, but residents at the annual Town Meeting still voted for him as a write-in candidate.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Photos: Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville celebrates Purim
The Jewish holiday of Purim was celebrated Wednesday by the Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville. The gathering featured dancing, a costume parade and other events commemorating the saving of the Jewish people from persecution and death in the ancient Persian Empire. All photos by Rich Abrahamson.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop School Committee approves $12.63 million budget proposal
The proposed budget, which represents a 3.1% increase to current spending, next goes residents, who are scheduled to vote June 14.