As Maine wraps up one of its warmest winters in recorded history, lakes and ponds across the state are seeing ice-outs earlier than ever. Experts say that’s affecting everything from algae to moose.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Jay man indicted on sexual assault charges involving young child in Augusta
Kenneth Marin, 60, was indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury recently on several charges stretching back more than a decade.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball: Sammy Calder’s big-moment excellence has Monmouth in first state final
“I think that when he’s on the court … the other guys around him just sort of believe that we can get it done,” coach Wade Morrill said. The Mustangs face Mount View in the Class C title game Saturday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Strong winds knock out power to thousands in Kennebec County
More than 6,000 customers lost power Thursday after wind gusts brought a tree down onto a transmission line, forcing Winthrop to close schools for the day.
Posted inCommunity
Monmouth brothers, Winthrop Scouts, earn Eagle Scout rank
Friends, family, Scouts and local veterans honored Christopher Kirby and Macgyver Blundon at their Eagle Scout ceremony, held Feb. 10 at the Winthrop American Legion Hall. They are not only both Eagles and both members of Winthrop Troop 604, but also brothers who live in Monmouth and attend Monmouth Academy. “Today we have the honor […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, Local & State
Monmouth man sings to others, calls it ‘instrumental’ after near-death accident
John Cyr uses his music to help himself heal while spreading joy and his faith.
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Monmouth Academy recognizes honor students
Monmouth Academy has announced the following students were named to its first semester honor roll for the 2023-24 academic year. Seniors — Summa cum laude: Abigail Atwood, Samantha Barker, Megan Burnham, Reese Beaudoin, Haley DeHahn, Ezekiel Delorme, June Foyt, Ian Fournier, Mason Ham, Isabelle Hamann, Lucas Harmon, Madison Herr and Richard Johnson. Also, Mallory Langlois, Olyvia […]
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Monmouth mulls limiting access to town beach for nonresidents, nontaxpayers
The proposed town beach ordinance, the details of which are not yet finalized, will bar nonresidents and nontaxpayers from going to the beach unless they purchase a daily or weekly beach pass from the town office.
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Monmouth Community Players names cast of ‘Pale Pink Dragon’
The Monmouth Community Players have announced the cast of its MCPKids! musical, “The Pale Pink Dragon.” The musical fairy tale was written by Phyllis McCallum, with music by Jean Tandowsky and lyrics by Prue Holden. The production is led by Josie French as director and music director. Rounding out the team are Kayla Newmeyer as […]
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Photos: Snow keeps piling up in Monmouth, Leeds and Wales
The snow “comes and it goes” says Butch Turcotte of Monmouth. All photos by Sun Journal photographer Daryn Slover.