The Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department plans to host Disney Christmas in July from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Skowhegan Community Center, 39 Poulin Drive. Join Mickey and Minnie for children’s games, family activities, coloring contest, craft fair and flea market and more. Booth space for the craft fair and […]
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Photos: People in central Maine celebrate Fourth of July with parades — both on and off the water
In Clinton and Belgrade, people lined up Monday to watch or participate in Independence Day parades. Belgrade held a boat parade through Old Mill Pond Stream at the mouth of Great Pond in Belgrade while Clinton marched through downtown. Photos taken by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Rich Abrahamson.
Head-on crash in Oakland closes High Street, injures 3, police say
Three people were injured in a 2-vehicle crash on High Street in Oakland on Monday, police say, although officers did not know how badly the people were hurt.
Unity church, long a staple of the community, set to reopen following devastating fire
A September celebration is planned for the now Unity Union Church, which is undergoing repairs after an arson in December 2020 caused extensive damage to the historic building.
Residents turn out for holiday celebration, concert in Clinton
Area residents came out to Clinton on Sunday to enjoy the summer weather and variety of vendors at the celebration.
Corinna man killed in motorcycle crash, state police say
Merle Page, 60, of Corinna, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash Friday evening, according to Maine State Police.
Winslow High posts honor roll
Winslow High School has announced the following students were named to its fourth-quarter honor roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Grade 12 — High honors: Evan Bourget, Tyler Brockway, Grace Campbell, Carrina Chen, Corey Eyster, Brady Goodwin, Megan Huesers, Alaina Lambert, Lanie Latham, Alanna McCann, Vanessa Norris, Allan Rogers, Zachary VanAntwerp, Ryan Wahl and Nicholas Weiss. […]
Skowhegan department plans backyard campout event July 8-10
In observance of July being The Skowhegan Parks & Recreation Department plans to observe National Parks & Recreation Month with a Maine Backyard Campout, Friday through Sunday, July 8-10. This event is to encourage families to get outdoors and away from the screens and enjoy a camping experience in their own backyard. Those who don’t […]
Leave the car at home: New Long Pond docks help make boats the preferred means of travel
Jeff Baron lead a campaign to raise $86,000 so that docks could be installed behind Day’s Store in Belgrade, just in time for the rush of people heading to the Belgrade Lakes for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Week In Photos June 24-July 1, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.