Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Freedom carbon monoxide poisoning victims identified
Cansheng Zhao, 31, and Bolin Zhao, 31, both of Brooklyn, New York, died Oct. 22 at 555 Belfast Road as the result of a carbon monoxide leak, authorities say, at a property that had been busted for growing unregulated cannabis.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Longtime Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office deputy to retire at end of year
Chief Deputy Al Morin will step down after four decades. Lt. Chris Read, who joined the sheriff’s office in 2016 after leaving the Augusta Police Department, will take his place.
Posted inCommunity
Gardiner Parade of Lights set for Dec. 7
GARDINER — The downtown Gardiner Parade of Lights is set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Gardiner Main Street seeks organizations, businesses, neighborhoods, schools and individuals to participate in the event. Awards will be presented to entries that best meet the guidelines. Winners will receive Gardiner merchandise. For registration and more information, email [email protected] or […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
With winter on its way, Maine schools grapple with how to handle snow days
Many school districts are choosing some mix of remote learning and traditional snow days.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News
Judge cancels deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after presidential win
Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris means the Justice Department believes he can no longer face prosecution in accordance with department legal opinions meant to shield presidents from criminal charges while in office.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Shoe brand Steve Madden slashing Chinese imports ahead of Trump tariffs
The company, known for its trendy footwear for teens, announced the moves on Thursday, and said it had already been developing a factory network in Cambodia, Vietnam, Mexico and Brazil for several years.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World
Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Trump
The plot reflects what federal officials have described as ongoing efforts by Iran to target U.S. government officials on U.S. soil.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Ruptured pipe sends 150,000 gallons of Winslow’s untreated sewage into Kennebec River
State officials say no action will be taken to remediate the spill, which occurred when a barge struck and punctured the pipe carrying all of Winslow’s untreated sewage beneath the Kennebec River.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Beyoncé leads 2025 Grammy noms, becoming most nominated artist in show’s history
If Beyoncé wins album of the year, she’ll become the first Black woman to do so in the 21st century.