Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Snowstorm brings foot or more of snow to parts of central Maine; causes ‘one crash after another’ on interstate
The National Weather Service predicted snow totals of 8 to 16 inches.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell holding public hearing next week on controversial extension of ice arena tax breaks
Residents will be able to weigh in on whether the city should accept a potential 10-year renewal of the agreement on Feb. 7.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Hallowell-area schools superintendent resigns halfway through planned leave of absence
Matt Gilbert, the assistant superintendent, will serve as acting superintendent following the announcement by Tonya Arnold.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State
Amy Calder: No amount of snow or cold will keep Mainers from their ice cream
It seems counterintuitive to think people want to eat ice cream during this frigid winter, but die-hard Mainers must get their fix, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Vassalboro library’s reconfiguration creates more space and more opportunity to host events
The library’s layout was altered recently to allow for things like a play area for children and space for public computers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner hands out bonus pay to city employees for pandemic work
The American Rescue Plan Act, which has provided federal relief funds to local, regional and state governments, allows some funds to be used for hazard pay for public sector employees.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville to spend up to $135,000 on South End skatepark
Skatepark at Green Street Park to be a hybrid of sorts so riders on bicycles and skateboards can use it.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Kennebec Water District trustees approve tree harvesting plan for China Lake
Work would involve 65 acres KWD owns on lake’s South Narrows peninsula.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Driver dies after pickup truck rolls over in Fairfield
Robert S. Camera, 55, of Norridgewock, was killed Wednesday when his pickup veered off Norridgewock Road, in the area of Pung Hill, police say.