The on-ramp from upper Main Street to Interstate 95 northbound is scheduled to be closed from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. so a crew can remove a lighting pole.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Santa and Mrs. Claus set to deliver in Fairfield
The dolls and their clothing were made by Pauline Bickford, 77, who was involved with the family business, Bickford’s Greenhouses, for 34 years.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hubbard Free Library project to preserve local newspapers dating back to 1790s
The library is nearly finished with a $2,500 project to better store 120 volumes of newspapers printed in Hallowell from 1796 to 1911.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, Outdoors
Benton girl, 16, completes big game ‘grand slam’ in 6 months
Most hunters only dream of tagging a turkey, bear, deer and moose within one year. Cassidy Rood of Benton made that dream a reality.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta Community Warming Center open for homeless, but limiting access
The center, which in recent years has drawn people looking to socialize during the day, is now focused on providing space for homeless people due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Man sought in Dresden standoff arrested in Augusta
Nathon A. Taylor, 41, was sought on an outstanding warrant from Androscoggin County, leading to a standoff on Middle Road.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
The show must go on: Central Maine drama clubs stage productions virtually
High school theater programs are still performing, but the coronavirus pandemic has forced different creativity and new approaches.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville youth center hands out 1,000 holiday meal bags
The pandemic is driving food insecurity in central Maine, according to officials at Alfond Youth and Community Center. “There is definitely a need for this, I mean, we saw that during Thanksgiving,” said Sawyer Boulette, wellness director.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Veterans remembered in West Gardiner as part of local Wreaths Across America observance
The southern Kennebec County town was one of a number of communities to take part in the annual local Wreaths Across America observance, which honors the nation’s military veterans.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Salvation Army of central Maine seeing drop in kettle donations, increase in need this holiday season
Scott Murray, central Maine’s Salvation Army regional corps officer, said donations were down almost 40% on Black Friday alone and behind overall amid the coronavirus pandemic.