Augusta was awash with French speakers Sunday as hundreds of Quebec natives travel south for the event.
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Posted inKennebec Journal
Ironman 70.3 Maine draws athletes, volunteers and fans to Augusta
Competitors and spectators converge Sunday on central Maine, the first time the half-triathlon has been hosted in the region.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Crowd gathers for 50th East Benton fiddler’s festival at Littlefield Farm
Hundreds of festivalgoers set up chairs, tents and blankets on the field facing the stage, listening to bluegrass music and contests, while enjoying food trucks on the fiddle hill.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell environmentalist recognized for her efforts
Rosemary Presnar was recently named 2022 Old Hallowell Day Citizen of the Year.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Victor Grange in Fairfield given another round of upgrades
Historic building has its century-old floors refinished, thanks in large part to donations and community assistance, including volunteers who helped move furniture out of the building ahead of the project.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Richmond Days returns with nostalgia and a bang
The annual event, organized and put on by the town of Richmond, brought people out to celebrate summer with games, food, music and a dip in the Kennebec River Saturday, after a two-year break.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Dogs compete Saturday at Eastern Maine Agility & Dog Show in Skowhegan
Dogs and owners came to Skowhegan Fairgrounds on Saturday to compete in different agility courses. Photos by Michael G. Seamans.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
West Gardiner Rod & Gun club honors Mert Hickey with range dedication
In appreciation of the donation of land that made a new and improved shooting range possible, the members of the West Gardiner Rod & Gun Club dedicated its range to Mert Hickey, the longtime selectman and community supporter who died in January.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Man killed in confrontation with officers in Newport died of multiple gunshot wounds, authorities say
The state medical examiner’s office said Stephen Bossom suffered multiple wounds to his torso in the shooting July 15 and ruled his death a homicide.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta council action on beleaguered Kennebec Arsenal property delayed again after feisty hearing
City officials estimate it could take $30 million to refurbish the historic but dilapidated property so it could be occupied again, but the property owner and would-be developer disputes many city claims.