Such a rescue is needed when a bird becomes trapped in open water that is surrounded by ice.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
After slick conditions midweek, forecasts call for some in central Maine to see a white Christmas
A weather system expected to move across central Maine Tuesday prompted school districts in the region to cancel school Wednesday.
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Local resident, longtime officer named police chief in Monmouth
Paul Ferland, who served as a patrol sergeant for the Winthrop Police Department, began serving Monday as Monmouth’s new chief.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Christmas Tree farms see success again this year
After the record-breaking year in sales last year, Christmas tree farms in central Maine are off to a steady start the second weekend in.
Posted inLocal & State
Monmouth accepts almost $221,000 in federal relief funds for town, library
Funding includes $218,413 in American Rescue Plan Act dollars for the town and $2,500 for Cumston Public Library.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Things to Do
Winter holiday celebrations in central Maine heat up this weekend
Across central Maine, communities are embracing the winter holiday season with parades, tree lightings, special appearances and holiday food.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Monmouth police chief leaves post after decade of service
Monmouth Police Chief Kevin Mulherin’s last day was Nov. 12 and a Winthrop Police Department officer will serve as the town’s interim chief until a replacement can be found.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Sandbags placed along ailing Litchfield dam as temporary leak fix as officials eye permanent solution
The town hopes to make a final decision on a permanent fix for the Woodbury Pond Dam before Thanksgiving to shore up the landmark dam that is near the Tacoma Lakes State Park land.
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Monmouth 93-year-old is always working: ‘I think I’ve got to do it’
Silver Linings: A former police chief, county deputy and business owner, Larry Cyr stays busy harvesting, splitting and stacking firewood, and ‘puttering’ on his vehicles.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Educators association awards scholarships to 2 local students
Each year the Kennebec Retired Educators Association awards a $750 scholarship to a Kennebec County high school senior who is planning on attending a four-year college with a major in education. Recipients must have attained a high academic standing and contributed to their school or community. This year two scholarships were awarded, one to Zoey […]