Police said Gerald Perri was killed after his vehicle veered off the road and struck an unattended vehicle parked in a driveway.
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Erskine Academy presents spring Renaissance Awards
SOUTH CHINA — Erskine Academy students and staff attended the final Renaissance Assembly of the year on Friday, June 9 to honor their peers with Renaissance Awards. Recognition Awards were presented to the following students: Lily Matthews, John “Jack” Allen and Emma Tyler. In addition to Recognition Awards, Senior of the Trimester Awards were also […]
Neighbors Driving Neighbors online auction fundraiser to kick off July 1
Neighbors Driving Neighbors Online Auction Fundraiser is set to kick off Saturday, July 1. Find a special piece from one of the many talented artists and craftspeople in the area at biddingowl.com. Last year, there were art and homemade items, desserts, gift cards, and adventures, including a ride of a lifetime in a 1968 Amphicar. […]
Reporting Aside: Wrong-way driving elicits angst
As the July 4 holiday week approaches, we’d do well to watch for wrong-way drivers, Amy Calder writes.
Week In Photos June 16-23, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Groups start new effort to buy land, protect water quality of Lake Wesserunsett in Madison
The Lake Wesserunsett Association says that in order to ensure water quality doesn’t decline, it will be raising $30,000 for an emergency fund to purchase and conserve land around the lake as it comes on the market.
Waterville tavern owner threatens lawsuit after woman’s assault claims unleash fiery online responses
The owner of Silver Street Tavern has taken legal action against an Oakland woman who took to Facebook to say she was drugged and raped at the tavern, a claim that drew a broad response online.
Kennebec Valley Community College slated to receive $803,000 for new plumbing training facility
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, said the funding is included in a bill passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Readfield youth honored as Anthem Hero for courage in fighting leukemia
As part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s commitment to supporting the prevention and treatment of cancer and the work of the Maine Children’s Cancer Program, 8-year-old Aiden Palmer of Readfield was honored as an Anthem Hero at Hadlock for the courage he has displayed battling leukemia at a young age. Aiden, the son […]
Madison town manager to soon take on new role as Somerset County administrator
Tim Curtis saw dramatic changes in Madison over the last eight years, including the closure of the paper mill and its resurrection as a manufacturing hub, and now he’s turning his attention to the economic development needs of the county.