I am opposed to the self-checkout on philosophical, sociological and practical grounds, writes Liz Soares.
Rob Montana
Rob Montana is the city editor for the Kennebec Journal. At the KJ since August 2018, he has worked in local media for 19 years. Starting as a sports writer for a daily paper in upstate New York, Rob also served as news reporter and weekend editor, before becoming managing editor of two weekly newspapers, also in upstate New York. He also has worked in a variety of on-air and production roles in local radio. Prior to coming to the Kennebec Journal, Rob served as managing editor for The Times Record in Brunswick.
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With future of harness racing at Topsham fair uncertain, advocates step up
The Topsham Fair is the smallest in the state to host harness racing.
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Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Local & State
Dana Wilde: A summer flower sermon
This summer has had an inexplicable phenomenon of early and late summer colliding, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Truck loses axle, overturns in Hallowell
Owner of Chickadee Tree Service George Gray, 66, of Farmingdale, suffered minor injuries and was ticketed for operating a defective motor vehicle.
Posted inColumns, Kennebec Journal, Liz Soares, Local & State
Liz Soares: When we are Vacationland
There used to be a more intense animosity toward the summer folk, in the days when more Mainers were in the ‘have-not’ category, writes Liz Soares.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Navy seeks 10-year permit to dredge portions of the Kennebec River
Sediment removal is needed for the safe passage of Bath-built ships.
Posted inDana Wilde, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Dana Wilde: A spotted salamander
As humans tear up woods for development, salamanders and most amphibians are suffering severely from habitat loss and fragmentation, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Initial findings indicate contractor at fault for hitting gas line in Augusta
DigSafe precautions were undertaken, according to multiple state officials, but the line still was breached when land was being prepared for a small repair to a walkway near the state Crime Lab.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Dramatic rescue recounted in fiery Richmond truck crash
No charges are expected as a result of the near head-on collision Wednesday afternoon on U.S. Route 201, police said.
Posted inColumns, Kennebec Journal, Liz Soares, Local & State
Liz Soares: It’s hard to understand people who don’t embrace diversity
I was raised to be proud of my heritage, and took an interest in the ancestry of my friends, writes Liz Soares.