The pandemic has meant people are staying home, and it appears that animals are benefiting and thriving because of it, 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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Central Maine schools still grappling with how to bring students back in mix of options
While the state has unveiled its guidelines for schools, central Maine districts are still working out the details about how to start the academic year safely.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Farmingdale couple arrested on multiple drug charges
After Kennebec County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a well-being check Wednesday, they found numerous illegal drugs in a residence at Pine Hill Apartments in Farmingdale.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Driver in Dresden crash facing charge after falsely identifying herself to police
Kassandra Gammon, 27, of Augusta, who is now being charged with operating after revocation, used her sister’s name when deputies asked who she was at the crash scene, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inColumns, Dana Wilde, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Dana Wilde: Life in the time of COVID, and climate change
I don’t know what else to do except to keep pointing to facts from the real world, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Accident claims lives of Augusta, Smithfield women
Augusta police report that Kelsey Buckmore and Rachel Paquet died in the two-vehicle accident on Eastern Avenue.
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Dana Wilde: Within a budding grove of buttonbush
Buttonbush blossom is a natural miracle you can see performed every year, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inElections, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec Journal-area election roundup: Readfield voters keep beach free for residents
Most central Maine towns saw high absentee ballot voting, though muncipalities handled in-person voting without issue on Tuesday.
Posted inColumns, Kennebec Journal, Liz Soares, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Liz Soares: Safety over civility
I know my anger is really a reflection of my fear. Luckily, there are ways I can show love for my fellow humans, writes Liz Soares.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Readfield firefighters extricate man pinned underneath logs
The man, who was cutting trees on Chase Road, had his foot pinned between two trees with a pile of logs on top of them.