Maine native Marc Pelchat participated in the 1998 and 2002 Olympics, and returned to his home state for this weekend’s 10th annual Maine Pond Hockey Classic.
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Man arrested in Mercer on 17 outstanding warrants
Michael Allan McGregor, 28, was arrested Thursday after authorities say he attempted to elude a state trooper.
School officials review early design plans for new Skowhegan elementary school
The school will be built on the property where the Margaret Chase Smith School now sits, replacing North Elementary School and consolidating some grades in the district.
Week In Photos Jan. 28-Feb. 4, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Snowstorm brings foot or more of snow to parts of central Maine; causes ‘one crash after another’ on interstate
The National Weather Service predicted snow totals of 8 to 16 inches.
Hallowell holding public hearing next week on controversial extension of ice arena tax breaks
Residents will be able to weigh in on whether the city should accept a potential 10-year renewal of the agreement on Feb. 7.
Hallowell-area schools superintendent resigns halfway through planned leave of absence
Matt Gilbert, the assistant superintendent, will serve as acting superintendent following the announcement by Tonya Arnold.
Amy Calder: No amount of snow or cold will keep Mainers from their ice cream
It seems counterintuitive to think people want to eat ice cream during this frigid winter, but die-hard Mainers must get their fix, Amy Calder writes.
Vassalboro library’s reconfiguration creates more space and more opportunity to host events
The library’s layout was altered recently to allow for things like a play area for children and space for public computers.
Gardiner hands out bonus pay to city employees for pandemic work
The American Rescue Plan Act, which has provided federal relief funds to local, regional and state governments, allows some funds to be used for hazard pay for public sector employees.