Meg Robbins covers general news in the towns of Oakland, Winslow, China and Vassalboro for the Morning Sentinel. Though she grew up in New Jersey, her ties to Maine reach back generations. Meg’s work has appeared in the Vineyard Gazette, Pine Tree Watch, NJ Spotlight and various other outlets. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Meg began working for the Morning Sentinel in Sept. 2018 after living in South Africa for a year, where she produced a documentary about stand-up comedy. She geeks out over “Saturday Night Live,” movies, cats and good coffee.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Heat advisory in effect for central Maine as temperatures reach into the 90s
The heat and humidity could make it feel up to 96 degrees in Augusta Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m.
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PublishedJune 30, 2023
Photos: Theater at Monmouth revs up for another summer of shows
A summer tradition is set to return Saturday, when the Theater at Monmouth launches its 54th season at the historic Cumston Hall on Main Street. Professional actors will perform five plays over the next six weeks at the 250-seat opera hall inside the Romanesque Revival building. The shows range from Shakespeare’s gender-bending comedy, “As You Like It,” to Oscar Wilde’s classic, “The Importance of Being Earnest.” On Thursday, the cast of the contemporary musical “The Story of My Life” held a dress rehearsal ahead of Saturday’s kickoff at 7:30 p.m. To view the full schedule and purchase tickets, visit theateratmonmouth.org. All photos by Ashley Allen/Kennebec Journal.
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PublishedJune 28, 2023
Aroma Joe’s opens second Augusta location
The coffee shop at 3 Bangor St. is open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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PublishedJune 27, 2023
After three summers mired by drought conditions, Kennebec County records ‘significant’ rainfall in June
Augusta has recorded 4.7 inches of rain so far this June, while Waterville has seen 4.94 inches, according to estimates.
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PublishedJune 26, 2023
Kennebec County logs most flood-related damage in Maine — almost $581,000 — from late-April storm
Gov. Janet Mills has requested a federal disaster declaration to unlock federal funding to repair roads, bridges and other infrastructure damaged by recent rainfall and flooding.
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Jefferson man dies after car strikes tree in Boothbay
Speed is believed to be a factor in the Monday night crash, officials said.
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PublishedJune 21, 2023
Man injured after Jeep sideswipes Amish buggy in Somerville
The incident took place Monday morning on state Route 17.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Roundup: Central Maine school budget validation results by town
A roundup of unofficial results from Tuesday’s school budget validation referenda in greater Augusta and Waterville.
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PublishedJune 14, 2023
Roundup: Central Maine municipal election results by town
Unofficial results of the June 13 municipal elections for participating towns in greater Augusta and Waterville. Only contested races are included.
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PublishedJune 12, 2023
Monmouth Academy graduates 44 at Sunday ceremony
Student speakers reflected on living in the moment and connecting with friends and family.
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