Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Photos: Waterville ‘Parade of Lights’ ushers in 2023 holiday season
The parade was held the evening of Saturday, Nov. 25, in downtown Waterville. Photos by Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Benton board agrees to reinstate tax abatement for resident contending with CMP substation noise
The Board of Select Persons this week approved the abatement for Melissa Patterson, who happens to be a member of the board, and there are eight others who are expected to ask the board to also have their abatements reapproved.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Group in downtown Waterville gathers to spin a good yarn
Members of the Waterville Wednesday Spinners group meet weekly in the lobby of the Paul J. Schupf Art Center and do more than spin: they knit, quilt, weave, crochet, sew and also chat a lot, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Future of Shaw’s Supermarkets unclear post Kroger-Albertsons merger
Albertsons owns 19 Shaw’s stores in Maine that are part of a pending $24.6 billion takeover by Kroger.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Spate of deaths makes month after Lewiston shootings among the most violent in Maine history
A preliminary review of data shows that 2023 is on track to be the deadliest year in Maine since 1989 – and that doesn’t include the 18 people killed in the state’s worst mass shooting.
Posted inMaine
Collins’ stance on King’s firearms bill could be key to broader support
As a moderate Republican from a state that just experienced the nation’s worst mass shooting this year, Maine’s senior senator could help win over members of her caucus and gun rights advocates.
Posted inMaine, News
Wilton police have a person of interest in illegal marijuana grow operation
The Police Department is continuing its investigation into the illicit operation at the former G.H. Bass Building at 128 Weld Road in Wilton.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Officials remain tight-lipped after body of man found at Fairfield home
The Maine State Police have released few details after a Major Crimes Unit was sent to the home following discovery of the body Tuesday.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
One hospitalized following 3-vehicle crash in Waterville
The crash occurred just before 10 a.m. Thursday on Kennedy Memorial Drive, near the intersection with Carver Street.