The death Monday of Scott Newton, 38, was the second drowning in 48 hours in Maine.
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Benton leaders draw criticism for condition of town cemeteries
Residents complained this week to the Board of Select Persons that Benton’s cemeteries are not being mowed enough and are unkempt.
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South End Festival & National Night Out set for Waterville Aug. 1
WATERVILLE — The 18th annual South End Festival & National Night Out is scheduled for 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Green Street Park, 15 Sherwin St. The event is organized by the South End Neighborhood Association, with support from the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program. The festival will include a free barbecue, live music, […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
St. Giles Country Fair set for July 29
JEFFERSON — The annual fundraising event for St. Giles Episcopal Church is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at 72 Gardiner Road. Activities are planned outside under the pines for all ages. There will be many items raffled, plus a country cupboard, homemade pies, and tables of treasures including antiques donated […]
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Waterville property owners to see tax bills increase this year
A $2.5 million jump in the municipal and school budget for 2023-24 is driving most of the tax bill increases, although property valuation adjustments made this year are also contributing factors.
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Two adults, two children injured when SUV rolls on Route 3 in Vassalboro
The driver of the SUV attempted to pass other vehicles and swerved to avoid oncoming traffic, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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Belgrade basketball/pickleball court fundraiser set for July 29
A screening of “In The Moon’s Shadow” is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Belgrade Recreation Center, 1 Center Drive. It was filmed primarily in Belgrade. The event is a fundraiser for a new basketball/pickleball court at the center. A social hour and silent auction will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $10 […]
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Madison ceremony marks return of manufacturing, and jobs, to former paper mill
Gov. Janet Mills, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and U.S. Rep. Jared Golden were among a crowd of a few hundred Friday celebrating the work of TimberHP to restart manufacturing operations at the plant.
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Two arrested after search of Canaan home yields fentanyl, other illicit drugs, police say
Garrett Cote, 24, and Rylee Spofford, 19, were charged this week with several offenses after a search of a home on Hill Road turned up more than a pound of fentanyl, Skowhegan police said.
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Unity Environmental University sees enrollment grow as it continues transition to distance learning
Officials at the university, formerly known as Unity College, said that within a couple of years, they expect to enroll more than 10,000 full-time students.