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.
Waterville Starbucks employees vote to unionize
Baristas voted Wednesday to join Starbucks Workers United, which represents employees at 520 Starbucks across the country.
Two arrested in Waterville on charges of drug trafficking
Waterville police said they executed two drug search warrants Wednesday after a “lengthy investigation.”
Pittsfield hires Cornell Knight as interim, part-time town manager
Knight, 68, of Bar Harbor is expected to begin the job Jan. 2, and fill the position until a full-time town manager is hired.
Two arrested at suspected Cornville illegal cannabis grow
Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster said despite the monthslong gap since the last similar search warrant was executed, his office is still actively investigating illegal marijuana growing sites.
Skowhegan’s Sweet Dreams Project has Christmas gifts for 600 kids
Deb Tanner’s program has provided holiday gifts to children in Somerset County since 2016, thanks to donations from community members and businesses.
Waterville church rezoning plan sent back to Planning Board
The First Church of Waterville is requesting a rezoning of its Park Street property, but this time with an amended plan.
Waterville City Council creates task force to focus on the homeless, vulnerable
Councilors vote unanimously to create task force to recommend actions that can help vulnerable people, while also protecting businesses and all residents.
Fire damages mobile home in Albion after kerosene space heater is used to thaw pipes
A fire Sunday afternoon at a single-wide mobile home at 41 Marks Road caused enough damage to make the dwelling uninhabitable until it is repaired, according to a fire official.
Ayla Reynolds’ disappearance still a mystery 13 years later
Ayla was reported missing Dec. 17, 2011, from her Waterville home, launching one of the largest and most costly police investigations in state history.