Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Madison legion selling tickets for Aug. 25 Lobster & Steak Bake
As part of the Madison/Anson Days Celebration, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #39, Madison, is hosting its annual Lobster & Steak Bake from 4 p.m. until gone Friday, Aug. 25 at Madison American Legion Hall, 20 S. Maple St. The cost is $20 for one lobster or steak or $30 for twin lobsters. […]
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Skowhegan ceremony formally marks launch of construction on $75 million elementary school
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the new Margaret Chase Smith Community School, which MSAD 54 administrators say will allow for greater continuity in education because students no longer will have to transition from one school to another every couple of years.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Solon wall no longer rock solid after series of thefts
Officials are trying to determine why someone over the course of several weeks has taken many of the rocks that constitute the stone wall surrounding the historic South Solon Meeting House.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Electrical problem sparks fire at Backyard Farms in Madison
The fire occurred Thursday and heavily damaged a building that houses several offices and which is adjacent to one of the tomato producer’s large greenhouses.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Falls History Walk to celebrate of Skowhegan’s bicentennial
In celebration of Skowhegan’s bicentennial, local historian Melvin Burnham plans to lead a history walk at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Skowhegan Falls. This history walk — which begins at the Benedict Arnold Park behind the Federated Church on Island Avenue, Skowhegan — offers participants in-depth information with vintage images that illustrate what role […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Is the Waterville-Winslow Ticonic Bridge project ‘killing’ business for downtown shops?
The concerns come after state transportation officials have said that the replacement project calls for westbound vehicle traffic from Winslow into Waterville to “remain prohibited from the bridge for a period of approximately three years.”
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Gifford’s expects to be fully operational in next few months after fire devastated Skowhegan plant
The latest scoop from Gifford’s HomeMaine Ice Cream? The company’s CEO said this week that as repairs continue on the manufacturing plant, it’s working with two out-of-state manufacturing partners to return several select flavors of its ice cream to store shelves.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Canaan teen’s art on display at Skowhegan cafe
Skowhegan Area High School student wins Wesserunset Arts Council Youth Scholarship.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
3D Printing Open House set for Waterville Aug. 23
WATERVILLE — Ticonic Gallery + Studio, 93 Main St., plans to host a free family-friendly 3D Printing Open House to learn more about the technology from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23. 3D printing has applications in education, art, design, prototyping and home repair. People can watch 3D printers in action, see 3D […]