A close-knit town is awash in grief, confusion and a newfound sense of danger after Brooke McLaughlin, 14, was found dead in her home Monday.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Man killed by deputy in Newport confrontation seen as skilled craftsman who was traveling country with family
The mother of Stephen Bossom said Friday that the 35-year-old also was a youth minister who was dedicated to helping others.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta councilors reject large self-storage business proposal at former Kmart site
The controversial proposal to redevelop a run-down shopping plaza didn’t fit with hopes for the neighborhood, according to city officials and residents.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Kennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine
Belly-flopping fish adorn downtown Augusta as sturgeon art project unveiled
Volunteers spent Friday afternoon installing fiberglass sturgeon along Water Street in Augusta, as part of an art project by the Augusta Downtown Alliance ahead of Saturday’s Sturgeon Stroll Art Walk.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
UMaine at Augusta prepping a new generation of students for the airline industry
The purchase of the new plane will allow UMA’s program to fly out of the Brunswick Executive Airport where before, it only flew out of the Augusta State Airport.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville synagogue to celebrate its 120th anniversary
Beth Israel Congregation on Main Street plans a celebration July 31 at Enchanted Gables in Oakland.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos July 15-22, 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: Winslow club planting the seeds for a town to grow
Sue and Rick Dutil started the Winslow Garden Club this year and it now has 19 members doing their part to make the town shine, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Impact2032 group launches goals to improve life in Kennebec County
A coalition of county businesses, nonprofits and governmental organizations, Impact2032 launches communitywide effort Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
U.S. Rep. Pingree calls for investigation of Chipotle for possible union busting after Augusta store closes
Pingree wants the National Labor Relations Board to investigate why the restaurant in Augusta closed just hours after workers filed their intent to unionize.