Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Defense points to mother as alternative murder suspect in Edgecomb toddler’s death
The state has denied that Makinzlee Handrahan’s mother had anything to do with her death – and instead charged Tyler Witham-Jordan with depraved indifference murder.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Former Bridgton town manager a finalist for Gardiner city manager job
Gardiner residents will have a chanced to meet and ask questions of Robert Peabody, finalist for the city manager position, Monday at the Gardiner Public Library .
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 30-Dec. 6
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Nov. 30-Dec. 6, 2024.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville Starbucks workers file petition to unionize
Staff members at the Starbucks at Waterville Commons announced Thursday that they filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to form a union.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Court documents show bubbling tension in Manchester fire chief’s final months
Former Fire Chief Frank Wozniak filed a protection from harassment request earlier this year against resident and former firefighter John Black, who has long been critical of Wozniak’s work. Wozniak suddenly dropped the case and resigned in August.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Embracing the holiday season
Remember to slow down and embrace the holidays, as they are fleeting, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine
Grateful parents arrive at Toy Fund workshop
The interactions remind volunteers why they donate their time to keep the fund running – to provide holiday gifts to children who might otherwise get none.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine nonprofit will renovate fixer-uppers, sell them as affordable housing
The new Avesta Housing program is meant to help moderate-income families that are ‘often overlooked’ afford their first home.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school board to explore adding health center at high school
Opponents, mostly from outside the district, have raised concerns about gender-affirming care and parental notification. But a majority of board members, as well as most members of the public who spoke Thursday, said the proposal should move forward.