Six candidates vie for spots on inaugural Richmond school board

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Published
February 3, 2023

Six candidates vie for spots on inaugural Richmond school board

The special election will be held on March 7.
Published
February 3, 2023

Heat gun that was left on cited as source of fire at Gifford’s ice cream in Skowhegan

The heat gun was left atop a pallet of combustible materials inside a walk-in freezer, leading to the fire Thursday that damaged offices and a production area at Gifford's Famous Ice Cream, according to Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez.
Published
February 3, 2023

Week In Photos Jan. 27-Feb. 3, 2023

Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Published
February 3, 2023

Reporting Aside: If there’s any lesson you fall for it’s this — beware the wretched ice

Wearing proper foot gear this time of year can mean the difference between a safe trek to the mailbox and a painful ride to the hospital, Amy Calder writes.
Published
February 3, 2023

Their work was delayed, but not denied, as Unity Amish prepare for year ahead

After earlier warmer temperatures postponed their efforts, Amish workers spent Thursday carving blocks of ice from a farm pond for storage in icehouses to keep produce and other foods cold for the months ahead.
Published
February 2, 2023

No one to be refused overnight shelter in Augusta during arctic blast, director of warming center says

Life-threatening cold temperatures expected Friday and Saturday will put unhoused people at risk. Members of the South Parish Congregational Church are scrambling to ensure an overflow space is available for the overnight warming center if needed.
Published
February 2, 2023

Hallowell police chief resigns to become patrol officer in Gardiner

Scott MacMaster is to begin working in Gardiner later this month.
Published
February 2, 2023

Fire damages Gifford’s ice cream production facility in Skowhegan

A company official said the fire began Thursday morning in a processing area where milk and cream are mixed for the company's well-known ice cream.
Published
February 1, 2023

Augusta considers rental housing inspections and licensing, with $100 per unit yearly fee

The proposal would help address the growing amount of unsafe rental housing conditions in the city, officials say.
Published
February 1, 2023

Business manager of Augusta school district steps down ahead of budget preparation

The district is searching for an interim replacement for Kathy Casparius "as soon as possible," said Board of Education Chair Amanda Olson.