I was intrigued by the article and arguments for two-way traffic on downtown Waterville Main Street. I moved to Waterville from Winslow in 2007, and I’ve been disappointed to discover that vehicle traffic in downtown Waterville makes walking difficult. The 25 mph speed limit is regularly surpassed, but it is the number of vehicles, not […]
June 2014
Officials think taxpayers have unending money supply
My wife and I attended the Richmond town meeting at Marcia Buker School on June 3. What we witnessed there is all too common in this day and age, regardless of whether one is talking about federal, state or local governments. Officials seem to think that taxpayers have an unending supply of money to turn […]
Our troops cause anger with collateral damage
It’s wonderful to see France honoring all those who served during the Normandy invasion, but this old veteran says it’s too little, too late. Yes, over the years they have paid tribute to Normandy veterans, but the tribute faded as do all our anniversaries concerning wars. What about Korea and Vietnam, along with Iraq and […]
Cain, Poliquin win primaries in 2nd Congressional District
The Democratic favorite and Republican fiscal firebrand will face off for U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s seat in November.
Kennebec Journal area town elections
Belgrade, Dresden, Fayette, Monmouth, Readfield results.
Kennebec Journal area school budget votes
Augusta’s $27.7 million budget passes in a landslide; Winthrop, RSU 2, RSU 4, RSU 11 budgets approved.
Legislative candidates square off in primaries
Democrat Doore wins the House District 85 nod; Ayotte, Greenwood are GOP picsk for House Districts 82 and 83.
Limington man dies in accident on job site in Freeport
Scott MacDonald is crushed by granite steps that were loaded on a forklift.
LOCAL ROUNDUP: Ramblers drop Old Orchard Beach to move on
Winthrop baseball prevailed 9-0 in their Western Class C prelim match-up.
Bulldogs baseball overcomes slow start to best Rangers
Hall-Dale erupted for 15 hits over the final three innings to down Traip Academy 13-3 and book a Thursday quarterfinal against Dirigo.