The former principal of Monmouth Academy has been hired as the Regional School Unit 2 superintendent for the rest of the school year, while the district continues its search for a permanent leader.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Maine, News, Politics
No officially contested local races in Augusta election
Candidates are running unopposed for six City Council and Board of Education seats, and no one has filed nomination papers for a seventh open spot.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Wind gust causes pickup hauling camper to jackknife on I-95 in Sidney, police say
The crash occurred Sunday afternoon and emergency crews had to close the interstate for about 45 minutes so the truck and camper could be towed from the scene, according to the Maine State Police.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce releases report showing impact of Kennebec River dams on region
The report, commissioned by the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and conducted by Camoin Associates of New York, found that the 4 regional dams on the river, and the paper mills that rely on them, contribute to over 1,200 jobs that provide employee earnings of $158.5 million.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
While looking for a cake mixer, man finds medieval manuscript in Waterville
A bargain hunter discovered a leaf from the more than 700-year-old Beauvais Missal while dropping by an estate sale this month on a whim.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Musicians, community come together to remember late, beloved Gardiner city councilor
LoganFest celebrated life of Robert “Logan” Johnston, an active member of the community who died in May.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council to host third downtown visioning session
The council is also expected Tuesday to consider approving a vacant and abandoned building ordinance.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Proposal for housing on Augusta’s Western Avenue approved, awarded 30-year tax break
Developer of Stevens Commons in Hallowell plans to build a 38-unit apartment building at 99 Western Ave. in Augusta.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine
On The Edge: Notes on Labor Day
As summer slides away, J.P. Devine muses on a birthday a long time ago.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
Apple orchard car show draws hundreds to Kents Hill
The idea came about roughly one year ago when show manager Brent St. Clair approached Kents Hill Orchard operator John Harker about how the farm looked like it was fertile ground for a car show.