Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel Week in Photos Dec. 20, 2024,-Jan. 3, 2025
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Ticonic Bridge closes Monday to all traffic for 6 months
The bridge carries U.S. Route 201 over the Kennebec River from Waterville to Winslow.
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Posted inMaine
Fairfield man struck and killed by tractor trailer on I-95 ramp
State police say it appears the man was trying to cross an off-ramp when he was hit by the truck.
Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
The gift of giving is the best gift of all
Having the privilege of handing out $100 bills to deserving strangers just before Christmas and seeing their reactions was more heartwarming than receiving any physical gift, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Winslow appoints interim town manager, new council chair
First-term councilor Fran Hudson became the chairperson, as councilors appointed Town Manager Ella Bowman’s interim successor in a tense meeting that highlighted the political fractures in Winslow’s council.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man arrested for threatening person at multiple stores, police say
Isaiah Q. Butler, 28, was arrested on several charges after alleged incidents at a Big Apple and Hannaford in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine, News
Mount Vernon begins talks to hire town manager, expand Select Board
The changes would need to be approved at a town meeting, officials said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Hospitals across Maine welcome New Year’s Day babies
Augusta, Lewiston, Portland and Bangor hospitals report their first deliveries of 2025.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Some critters would love to snack on your Christmas tree
For those who keep animals — wild or domestic — the second life of a Christmas tree can provide shelter, snacks or enrichment.
Posted inMaine
These are the top 5 stories on CentralMaine.com in 2024
From ‘devil birds’ to an unusual obituary, there was no shortage of uniqueness here in central Maine this year.