Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Times Record
Richmond’s Alexander Reed Road expected to reopen next month, officials say
The culvert washed out in March from rainfall.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Photos: Crews set up for Skowhegan State Fair
Workers Smokey Greater Shows this week assembled rides and made other preparations for the opening Thursday of the Skowhegan State Fair, which runs until Aug. 20. Photos taken by Morning Sentinel photojournalist Michael G. Seamans.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Lindsay Hamilton takes home $10,000 prize as winner of Central Maine Idol
The singing contest recently wrapped up its second season, and organizers are already looking ahead to its third year.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Municipal Review Committee completes purchase of Hampden recycling, waste-to-energy plant
The MRC announced the $1.5 million purchase Wednesday and intends to reopen the plant in nine to 12 months after it establishes a partnership with a financial firm.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Voters pick Joseph Connors to fill vacant Farmingdale selectmen’s seat in special election
As Joseph Connors takes on the selectman’s job, a second special election is scheduled for November to fill the seat that will be vacant with the expected resignation of Selectman Tyler Tripp.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Driver who struck, killed 3 pedestrians in Augusta crash admits to charges
Robert Santerre of Chelsea said he fell asleep at the wheel before his car went off Cony Road and struck and killed Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, Rosalyn Jean and 1-year-old Vada-Leigh Peaslee.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Republicans fail to meet caucus notice deadline
Four people turned out Tuesday for the Waterville Republican Committee caucus to choose candidates, but City Clerk Patti Dubois says the committee had missed the deadline to put a notice in the newspaper to alert voters it was happening.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board approves multifamily housing plan along College Avenue
Arcon Realty is expected to begin building a 23-unit multifamily complex this fall at the site of the former John Martin’s Manor restaurant.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Do you have a bad commute? It’s probably nothing like in Jackman where road closure leads to 143-mile detour
Detour follows state routes designed to accommodate the weight of commercial vehicles, but local drivers may be able to access private and logging roads to shorten the alternate route.