The competition began in September, when the Friends of the Hubbard Free Library accepted 21 submissions, most of which came from K-8 students at Stepping Stones Montessori School in Chelsea.
Ethan Horton
Staff Writer
Ethan covers local politics and the environment for the Kennebec Journal, and he runs the weekly Kennebec Beat newsletter. He joined the KJ in 2024 shortly after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in journalism and political science and was an editor for The Daily Tar Heel. For better or worse, Ethan always wanted to live in Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Well-known Readfield resident killed while crossing Route 17 Tuesday
Andrews “Andy” Tolman, 76, was struck by a vehicle and killed Tuesday evening after he tripped and fell while walking across Route 17.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Somerville-based school superintendent wins statewide award
Howard Tuttle, who has led Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12 for 12 years, is honored for establishing a day care program for teachers’ children, implementing cost-saving initiatives and starting a universal prekindergarten program.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Spate of stolen campaign signs reported across central Maine
Stealing political signs from a public right-of-way can be penalized with a $250 fine, and a person who takes a sign from private property can be charged with theft, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Main Street reopens in Richmond after propane leak caused closure
A section of Main Street in Richmond was closed for nearly two hours Tuesday morning, prompting drivers to detour around a primary access point to and from Interstate 295.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan-area schools, New Balance locked down Friday during search
No direct threat was made against the schools in RSU/MSAD 54, but the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office notified district leadership out of caution while they were searching for Stevens this morning.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Winthrop Utilities District customers could soon see 18.4% sewer rate increase
The rate increase, which would be spread out over two years, is intended to cover a sewer project that came in well over its initial estimate.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Monmouth police arrest Winthrop man after convenience store burglary
Police say Zach Lowe, 32, allegedly broke through the front window at Phil’s Super Variety & Grill early Tuesday and took lottery tickets, cash and cigarettes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Winthrop Utilities District trustees to discuss proposed 16% sewer rate hike Tuesday
The increase would be split between the next two years, with an 8% increase effective at the start of 2025 and 2026.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Two incumbents, two newcomers running for Gardiner City Council
Incumbent Kathy Brown is not running again, meaning the Gardiner City Council will have at least one new member.