Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Morning Sentinel
News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Busy Skowhegan road closed for hours after logging truck overturns
Traffic was rerouted for about five hours Wednesday after the driver of the truck lost control in slick conditions on Waterville Road, according to the Skowhegan police chief.
Area graduates receive Maine Dental Association scholarship
Three local graduates were selected to receive the 2021 Alva S. Appleby Scholarship from the Maine Dental Association Charitable Foundation. Alec Daigle, a graduate of Maranacook Community High School who attends the University of New England College of Dental Medicine; Jenna Fongemie, a graduate of Saint Dominic Academy who attends the Tufts University School of […]
Fire destroys 3-story farmhouse, kills animals in St. Albans, official says
Blaze at 180 Ballard Road on Tuesday kills two animals, possibly chickens.
Waterville student earns Eagle Scout status
Family and friends, along with local officials, gathered Dec. 14 at the Waterville Lodge 33 on County Road for the presentation of Scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout rank, to Samuel K. Bernier. Bernier, 15, is the son of Daniel and Jen Bernier, and is a sophomore at Waterville High School. This past summer, Bernier […]
Winslow Junior High School names honor roll
Winslow Junior High School recently named the following students to its 2021-22 first-trimester honor roll. Grade 8 — High honors: Charles Byers, Zachary Campe, Quinn Cutten, Emily Daigneault, Ashton Darrell, Brody Davidson, Makayla Ellis, Katelyn Gibbs, Hassan Hobbi, Karleigh Marcoux, Shawna Martin, Braedyn Parker, Madisyn Pendexter, Mylee Petela, Bella Pinnette, Bryanna Prentiss, Amara Rioux, Rachel […]
Entire staff of Anson-Madison Water District fired amid theft charges
The head of the Maine Rural Water Association said Tuesday that the association will take over operations of the district after its superintendent and foreman were charged earlier with theft.
After slick conditions midweek, forecasts call for some in central Maine to see a white Christmas
A weather system expected to move across central Maine Tuesday prompted school districts in the region to cancel school Wednesday.
China to stick with sheriff’s office for law enforcement coverage, looks to sell cruiser
The town’s police force was inactivated earlier this year and selectmen said Monday that they have been pleased with coverage provided by Kennebec County deputies.
Anson-Madison Water District officials charged with theft, sheriff says
The superintendent and a foreman at the Madison-based water district are accused of selling old water lines to a scrap metal dealer and pocketing the money.