ROME — Pine Tree Camp’s summer overnight week-long camp sessions and summer day programming return to full capacity this June, bringing Maine children and adults with disabilities back to camp for friendship, fun and freedom to explore. Parents, caregivers and families are invited to an open house scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, […]
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Land trust talk to cover raptor conservation in Maine May 17
WATERVILLE — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust Speaker Series is set to host a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, on conservation efforts to protect American Kestrels and Peregrine Falcons. The presentation, by Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife biologist Erynn Call, will be held at the Chace Community Forum, 150 Main St. in Waterville. […]
Photos: Fairfield family takes to the water in China
A 1-year-old joined his parents for kayaking and fishing along Hunter Brook recently, with an eye toward snagging some largemouth bass. All photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Norridgewock man arrested after breaking into marijuana dispensary, sheriff says
Christopher D. Kelly, 42, was charged with burglary and criminal mischief following the break-in that occurred early Monday, Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said in a news release.
Rich Abrahamson: A mother with impeccable timing and reassuring smile
On this Mother’s Day weekend, one mother is remembered for her selflessness by a son who didn’t always get what he wanted, but always got what he needed.
Week In Photos May 5-12, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Reporting Aside: Volunteers who give aid to others hope one day they’ll be ‘completely unnecessary’
A small group of people with the Greater Waterville Area Poverty Action Coalition/Poor People’s Campaign staff a table each Friday in Waterville to provide basic necessities to those in need, Amy Calder writes.
Waterville Scouts tour historic sites in Massachusetts
Boy Scout Troop 436 of Waterville spent the weekend of April 14 at Nobscot Scout Reservation in Sudbury, Massachusetts. Early Saturday morning, they headed to Lexington to hike the 10-mile Sons of Liberty Trail to the North Bridge in Concord. “Along the way we visited many stops including the capture site of Paul Revere and […]
Madison recognizes top 10 seniors for class of 2023
Ashlee Clough is valedictorian, and Maci Belanger is salutatorian.
Waterville Scout troop starts 2023 with new charter organization
After 89 years of partnership with the Pleasant Street United Methodist Church, Waterville Boy Scout Troop 436 began 2023 with a new chartered organization. “Fortunately, we didn’t have to hunt too long as we found the Waterville Masonic Lodge #33 as our new chartered organization,” Scout leader Bruce Rueger said, according to a news release […]