The Sun Journal and Kennebec Journal captured views of homeless people as winter sets in across the region.
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Posted inMaine, News
Homeless in Maine: Record-setting estimates come as winter’s bite threatens the vulnerable
Escalating costs for housing, food and fuel have officials especially concerned as cold weather sets in and as estimates grow for people unable to find stable housing.
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Posted inMaine
Homeless veteran in Augusta: ‘You can’t find anything available’
Steven York, 59, is living in Bread of Life Ministries’ Veterans Shelter in Augusta and works five days a week at Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center at Togus.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Skow-Whoville parade marches toward Christmas
Thousands attended the Skow-Whoville parade and festivities Friday and Saturday on Water Street in downtown Skowhegan to welcome the holiday season with Santa Claus and characters from Dr. Suess’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographer Michael G. Seamans.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Fayette officials to mull future of Starling Hall after voters reject $500,000 for renovations
Town officials and a local nonprofit that hoped to turn the state’s oldest Grange building into a community center must decide whether to look for new funding sources or sell the property.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Water main break forces businesses to close on Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville
The businesses reopened later Friday following the break that occurred between McDonald’s restaurant and Irving Circle K.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Rails, trails or both? State officials urged to do something with unused Augusta-to-Brunswick rail corridor
Officials have begun a nine-month process to consider using the state-owned Lower Road rail corridor for a recreational trail that would pass through several central Maine communities.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Nov. 25-Dec. 2, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Change in direction gives Waterville’s downtown a whole new look
Motorists get a fresh perspective of downtown Waterville with the new traffic pattern that allows for two-way traffic on Main and Front streets, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inCommunity, Election 2022, Local Elections, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Heather Donahue maintains victory following recount for Pittsfield Town Council seat
The recount held Wednesday garnered two additional votes for Heather Donahue, who beat incumbent Lindsay Holmstrom by nine votes for an at-large seat on the council.