The City Council voted last week to approve a plan to redraw the lines in four city wards, and councilors are scheduled to take a second, final vote next week.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Family of man accused of threatening to ‘shoot up’ Pittsfield business denies allegations
Scott Therrien said his son, Benjamin Scott Therrien, 28, made no threat last week to harm others at the Hancock Lumber sawmill where he worked at the time, and that he will plead not guilty to a terrorizing charge.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture raises more than $21 million
The capital campaign was the most significant fundraising effort in the history of the school, which was established in 1946 in Madison and covers more than 350 acres.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Letourneau ice fishing derby set for Feb. 19 in Waterville
WATERVILLE — The annual Gene & Lucille Letourneau Ice Fishing Derby is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Muskie Community Center, 38 Gold St. This mid-winter tradition for ice fishing enthusiasts and families is celebrating its 25th anniversary year. Established by Maine outdoorsman and his wife, Gene and Lucille Letourneau, the ice fishing derby […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Vassalboro library to host author’s talk on Underground Railroad Feb. 18
The Vassalboro Community Library and Vassalboro Historical Society are co-hosting a book talk by local historian and author Dale Potter-Clark of Vassalboro. The talk is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Vassalboro Public Library, 930 Bog Road. Potter-Clark, a Vassalboro resident, will discuss her new historical novel about the Underground Railroad, “Escape […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville to hire community outreach coordinator to aid those with mental health or other crises
The person hired for the position will work to identify people in the community who struggle with mental health, substance abuse and other issues, and help connect them with services, thus reducing the need for police response.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Circumstances around hiring of code officer driving factor behind Madison recall effort
A public hearing is scheduled for Monday on a push to remove Selectman Glen Mantor from office, with his critics saying he allowed personal feelings to drive his decision to reject a request for a full-time code enforcement officer/maintenance worker.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Waterville infant born with fragile heart seen as ‘precious gift’ to family
Liliana Ann Greene was born Jan. 11 in Boston with a rare heart condition that required surgery the day after her birth, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Feb. 3-10, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Madison auxiliary raises over $2K for local food pantries
The turkey pie sales were so popular last year, members of the American Legion Auxiliary Tardiff-Belanger Unit #39, Madison, decided to sell them again, according to a news release from Harriet Bryant with the auxiliary. Members of American Legion Auxiliary Tardiff-Belanger Unit No. 39, Madison, recently made and sold 162 turkey pies, with the proceeds […]