Karen Dagostino, 43, died at the scene of the single-car crash on U.S. Route 202 Thursday. Police are continuing to investigate why she trailed off the road.
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Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Three current, former educators vie for 2 spots on the Winthrop School Board
An incumbent board member, a former member and a political newcomer, all with teaching experience, are facing off Nov. 7 in a race for two open seats.
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Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Damariscotta library to host talk about domestic abuse Nov. 7
DAMARISCOTTA — Finding Our Voices, the grassroots nonprofit breaking the silence of domestic abuse in Maine, invites the public to attend a free event amplifying the voices of Maine survivors of domestic abuse. The event is set for 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at Skidompha Public Library, 184 Main St. This is […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Most central Maine schools to reopen Monday, offer resources for students to deal with Lewiston tragedy
Most schools across the state, which closed Thursday and Friday in wake of the Lewiston mass shooting, are scheduled to reopen Monday, with counseling services and in some cases an increased police presence.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Funeral directors are dealing with a situation close to home
While the employees of Albert & Burpee Funeral Home worried about their own families and friends, they assisted in transporting the 18 bodies to Augusta.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Palermo Library’s chili fundraiser set for Nov. 4
The Palermo Community Library plans to sponsor a chili fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, at the 2789 Route 3 library. The cost is $7 for a 12-ounce container of homemade chili (spicy, mild or meatless), a cornbread muffin, a 16-ounce bottle of water, and two chocolate chip cookies. People can […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec County public teachers bring outdoor learning to students
Funding is provided by the Maine Environmental Education Association’s Mini-Grants for Outdoor Learning Program.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Few details known about gun used in Lewiston rampage
As the manhunt for Robert Card continues, questions about the kind of gun he allegedly used in Maine’s deadliest attack, and how he got it, remain unanswered.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Oct. 20-27, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Scouts hold annual Haunted Woods event
BELGRADE — Children and parents clad in costumes skulked through Camp Bomazeen Oct. 14 for the annual Haunted Woods event. Cub Scouts and their parents visited different activity areas around camp, such as archery, BB gun shooting, a haunted house run by Augusta Troop 603, outdoor cooking, the obstacle course, pumpkin painting and arts and […]