Green Street United Methodist Church could be sold and converted into a homeless shelter sometime next year with 40 beds and 16 supporting living units.
2023
At climate summit, world leaders say they must act on fossil fuels, war
The leaders of the 2 most carbon-polluting nations were glaringly absent.
Week In Photos: Nov. 24-Dec. 1, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
House expels Rep. George Santos in bipartisan vote after ethics report
A blistering House Ethics Committee report that accused the Republican of breaking federal law proved decisive.
Photos: Waterville ‘Parade of Lights’ ushers in 2023 holiday season
The parade was held the evening of Saturday, Nov. 25, in downtown Waterville. Photos by Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel.
Benton board agrees to reinstate tax abatement for resident contending with CMP substation noise
The Board of Select Persons this week approved the abatement for Melissa Patterson, who happens to be a member of the board, and there are eight others who are expected to ask the board to also have their abatements reapproved.
Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on Supreme Court, dies at 93
O’Connor’s nomination in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan and subsequent confirmation by the Senate ended 191 years of male exclusivity on the high court.
On the Market: energy efficient homes
When meteorological winter arrives, Mainers look for ways to make their energy bills head in the same direction: down. These homes will give you an efficient baseline with which to start.
Celebrate Hanukkah with traditional fried foods for both dinner and dessert
This year, Hanukkah begins Thursday, Dec. 7 at sundown.
Reporting Aside: Group in downtown Waterville gathers to spin a good yarn
Members of the Waterville Wednesday Spinners group meet weekly in the lobby of the Paul J. Schupf Art Center and do more than spin: they knit, quilt, weave, crochet, sew and also chat a lot, Amy Calder writes.