BELGRADE — Ernest Thompson, the Academy Award-winning creator of the film “On Golden Pond,” plans to make a special appearance at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Belgrade Recreation Center for All Seasons, 1 Center Drive. Hosted by Lakehome Group Real Estate, this free event is open to the public and will include an […]
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Law enforcement agencies look to shift strategies amid rising drug arrests, overdoses
Police in Fairfield and Skowhegan are among the agencies shifting their resources as the drug epidemic in Maine continues to take root, with 715 people statewide dying last year of a drug overdose.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Firefighters quickly knock down Waterville garage fire
No one was hurt in the fire late Thursday on Water Street in the city’s South End.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos July 28-Aug. 4, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: ‘Hoochy-koochy’ shows may be no more, but the Skowhegan fair endures nonetheless
The Skowhegan State Fair arrives Thursday, bringing with it a reminder that the end of summer is in the not-so-distant future, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Land use planners launch outreach initiative for Dallas Plantation residents
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Land Use Planning Commission recently announced a new initiative to foster greater local outreach within one of its busiest service areas. This initiative seeks to enhance engagement and support for the residents of Dallas Plantation and surrounding communities. Starting Tuesday, Aug. 8, LUPC Western Regional team member Jennifer […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Traffic alert: Waterville-area commutes face disruption for days as officials prepare to close Ticonic Bridge
Construction crews have begun a $52.8 million project to replace the aging bridge connecting Waterville and Winslow, and the effort ramps up with the closing of the structure from last Sunday to Saturday morning, Aug. 12.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Popular festival returns to Waterville offering plenty of food, music and sun
Taste of Waterville was held downtown Wednesday at Head of Falls along the Kennebec River and an estimated 10,000 people joined in the fun.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Five arrested, drugs confiscated after sheriff’s deputies raid Skowhegan home
A monthslong investigation resulted in officials executing a search warrant Monday at a house at 15 Winter St., according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Hardy Girls to host Camp Brilliance
WATERVILLE — Hardy Girls is hosting its third year of Camp Brilliance, a collaborative, weeklong day camp set for Aug. 7-11. The camp is open to girls and nonbinary youth entering grades five through eight. Over the course of the week, nearly 30 camp attendees can make new friends, learn about ways to make a […]