The rain held off just enough to allow thousands of people to enjoy Friday night’s parade and a weekend full of Grinch-themed fun in downtown Skowhegan’s annual Christmas festivities.
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Festival of Trees planned for Skowhgan
SKOWHEGAN — The Festival of Trees is planned for Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 7-10, at T&B’s Celebrartion Center, 414 Madison Ave. The festival is hosted by the Skowhegan Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Franklin Savings Bank. People can walk among trees decorated by area business featuring many gifts. Hours are noon t0 8 […]
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Lawrence High School recognizes honor students
FAIRFIELD — Lawrence High School has announced the following students were named to its first quarter honor roll for the 2023-23 academic year. Grade 12 High honors: Harrison Bartley, Hannah Benner, Cameron Blodgett, Hailey Bowley, Whitney Churchill, Evan Dodge, Payton Doody, Autumn Duffy, Kieley Dusoe, Kaylee Elkins, Hallie Firmage, Arianna Fotter, Kitalyn Gagnon, Alicyn Goodwin, […]
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Vassalboro Scout pack hosts adult leader training
Vassalboro Cub Scout Pack 410 hosted adult Scout leader training Nov. 19 at Thomas College in Waterville for leaders from the local pack and from Farmington’s Pack 585. The instructors were Walter and Ginger Fails of New Sharon, and Christopher Santiago of Vassalboro. Walter Fails is the Kennebec Valley District of Scouting training chair. […]
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Remote control hobby store opens new, expanded location in Skowhegan
RC Destination moved from Norridgewock to Skowhegan last week, and plans to soon have an indoor track for those looking to race their remote-controlled vehicles.
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Police: Fairfield death ruled a homicide, suspect arrested after lighting car on fire following chase
Edwin Weeks, 62, of Fairfield, was found dead in his home from “sharp force trauma” and Raheem Shamar Goodwin was charged with murder in the case, Maine State Police said. The homicide capped one of the deadliest months in Maine’s history.
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Moscow residents approve ban on commercial solar farms
The Somerset County town of about 500 people is the latest to enact a measure against the developments, although there was some question as to whether it would hold up against a legal challenge.
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Week In Photos: Nov. 24-Dec. 1, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Benton board agrees to reinstate tax abatement for resident contending with CMP substation noise
The Board of Select Persons this week approved the abatement for Melissa Patterson, who happens to be a member of the board, and there are eight others who are expected to ask the board to also have their abatements reapproved.
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Reporting Aside: Group in downtown Waterville gathers to spin a good yarn
Members of the Waterville Wednesday Spinners group meet weekly in the lobby of the Paul J. Schupf Art Center and do more than spin: they knit, quilt, weave, crochet, sew and also chat a lot, Amy Calder writes.