Volunteers at the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen welcome members of the community to the organization’s first Christmas lunch at The Lighthouse.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Power restored to most customers in central Maine in wake of storm
Electricity was restored to nearly everyone in Kennebec County by Christmas Day after a weekend storm brought heavy rain and wind gusts that left about 300,000 customers in the dark across the state.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Christmas Eve fire destroys historic Gardiner home
Firefighters battle Saturday morning blaze at the Laura Richards House at 3 Dennis St., where an occupant of the home suffered burns.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Thousands in central Maine lose power as winter storm grips region
A massive storm that has rolled across the U.S. blew into central Maine on Friday with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 65 mph.
Posted inColumns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Rich Abrahamson: One man’s push to downsize helps Hartland woman expand her Christmas spirit
The Morning Sentinel’s Rich Abrahamson needed to unload his collection of Christmas blow molds, and Danielle Gould was happy to take them since it meant she could grow her own collection and continue to spread Christmas cheer.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
Randolph woman finds balance in belly dancing after overcoming cancer
Karen Ferroni, formerly a high-ranking hospital administrator, turned 70 this year and is now teaching a belly dancing class in Augusta.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville city manager announces abrupt resignation over ‘personal and urgent circumstances’
Steve Daly announced his resignation in a letter Thursday to city councilors after nearly two years on the job as Waterville’s top municipal official.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield looks to bring changes to Mill Island Park
Town officials are looking to transform Mill Island, once a vibrant industrial hub, into a popular recreational site, while honoring local history and addressing the needs of residents.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
With heavy rain and snowmelt, Kennebec River expected to flood
The storm expected Friday is predicted to bring heavy rain, powerful wind gusts and plummeting temperatures, ushering in an icy Christmas weekend for central Maine and the potential for widespread power outages.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell restaurant cited for 691 child labor law violations, fined $17,275
The violations at The Quarry Tap Room occurred over two years, and primarily involved employees younger than 18 working more hours than permitted by the state, according to officials.