Greg LeClair, 26, founded Maine Big Night, a citizen-based science program that collects data on amphibian road crossings and deaths and seeks to find solutions to wildlife conservation, Amy Calder writes.
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Week In Photos May 27-June 3, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Waterville church to host prison ministry event June 10
WATERVILLE — A prison ministry program is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 10, at Notre Dame Church, 112 Silver St. The program will be livestreamed for remote participation as well, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Joe Cotton of the Archdiocese of Seattle and the […]
Smith, Tuminaro face off in Republican primary for House District 62
Katrina Smith of Palermo and Jennifer Tuminaro of China are vying for the GOP nod in a district that includes China, Hibberts Gore, Palermo, Somerville and Windsor.
Skowhegan museum continues Wabanaki series with 4th lecture June 9
The Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center is set to hold the fourth lecture of the Wabanaki Voices Speaker Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9, at Tewksbury Hall on Island Avenue. Darren Ranco, a Penobscot Tribal member, is an associate professor of anthropology and coordinator of Native American research at the University of […]
Elm City Bridge Club recognizes May 31 winners
FAIRFIELD — Ed and Joyce Rushton placed first at the Elm City Bridge Club’s May 31 game. Jeannie Rellieg and Wilma Pouliot finished second, with a tie for third between the teams of Diane Bishop and Ken Harvey, and Su Morrison and Rona Backstrom. The club meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Elks […]
Waterville police, Maine Gun Safety Coalition to host ‘gun giveback’ day
People who have guns or ammunition they do not want may bring them to the Waterville Police Department and eight other law enforcement locations around the state June 11.
Two armed men sought following Bingham home invasion
The men stormed the home Sunday and were looking for another man when they were confronted by the homeowner, who was struck in the face with the stock of a rifle, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
Iraq war veteran identified by police as man killed in Vassalboro apartment shooting
Jeremy Gilley, 37, of Vassalboro, whose legs were amputated in 2011 after he was hit by a van, was killed Monday morning, and Joshua Bilodeau, 30, also of Vassalboro, was injured, according to police.
Skowhegan arts council seeks entries for August show
SKOWHEGAN — Wesserunsett Arts Council seeks all artists and makers of fine craft for an outdoor show, Art in the Park. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Riverside Coburn Park. For entry or information, visit wesarts.org/artinthepark or call 207-612-9357.