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From free meals to fun runs, our 2022 roundup of central Maine Thanksgiving events

by Zara Norman November 21, 2022November 22, 2022

Events are scheduled this week across Kennebec and Somerset counties.

Community

University of Vermont recognizes local graduates

June 12, 2022June 5, 2022

BURLINGTON, Vt. — This year’s commencement at the University of Vermont — the 221st in its history — marked a return to a traditional celebration outdoors on the University Green after two years of re-imagined ceremonies because of pandemic restrictions. The following local students graduated in May: Hannah Minns of Wilton graduated with a Bachelor […]

Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Somerset County grand jury indicts man accused of firing gunshots over car dispute

by Taylor Abbott January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

Among the indictments handed up last week was Wade Curtis, 35, of Hartland, who’s charged with reckless conduct with a firearm after police say he fired shots at a man over dispute about a car in November.

Community

University of Vermont names local dean’s list students

January 8, 2022January 5, 2022

BURLINGTON, Vt. — Four local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at the University of Vermont. They include Surya Amundsen and John Evans, both of Waterville; Aren Herrick of Harmony and Kailey Bell of Palmyra. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or […]

Community, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel

USDA invests in infrastructure for 5 Maine organizations

November 26, 2021November 22, 2021

The Maine investment is part of $222 million announced nationwide.

Local & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

Harmony man charged in gunfire-related domestic violence incident

by Taylor Abbott July 20, 2021July 20, 2021

Justin L. Reber, 37, faces several charges after police were dispatched to Trafton Road in Harmony on Monday responding to a domestic violence incident involving a gunshot being fired.

Local & State, Morning Sentinel

‘Thank God for those fire departments’: Some, but not all, costly wood kilns destroyed in Harmony fire

by Amy Calder February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

The kilns were part of Thomas Firewood, a Ripley-based business owned by Derek Thomas. Thomas’ father, Doug Thomas, a former state senator and representative, owned the company until selling it to his son a year ago.