Fire officials believe an improperly installed pipe connected to a wood stove caused the overnight blaze.
morning sentinel
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
The best ricotta in the world? It’s made in Skowhegan, Maine.
Crooked Face Creamery recently took home the Super Gold medal for its plain whole milk ricotta at the World Cheese Awards in Switzerland.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Madison man to serve 3 years as judge tosses drug charges over discovery issue
A judge took issue with the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office’s apparent failure to turn over cellphone evidence in the case against Noah Weeks, who pleaded guilty to fleeing police and hiding in a tree.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Waterville’s Festival of Trees kicks off holiday season
The annual event draws thousands and raises funds for local food insecurity and workforce development initiatives.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Local & State, News
Practicing ‘service above self,’ in Waterville | Column
The Waterville Rotary Club donated a total of $10,000 to four area food pantries from its savings to help with the food crisis.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Norridgewock man accused of killing girlfriend’s son denied bail
Daniel Markey’s attorneys were unsuccessful in arguing for bail after presenting testimony from his friends and family.
Posted inLocal & State, News
High school playoffs, autumn strolls, Revere and Son bell installation makes up the Week in Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from Nov. 14-21, 2025. View more Week in Photos galleries Purchase photos from the Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel Sign up for Maine Lens our monthly photo newsletter.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine regulators approve conservation plan, allowing completion of controversial NECEC line
The approval, which was condemned by environmental groups, opens the door for the completion of a 53-mile transmission line through rural northwestern Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Somerset County commissioner vacancy filled by former selectman
A caucus of municipal officials chose Don Skillings of Madison to fill the vacant District 2 commissioner seat after considering four candidates.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Hartland brewery lawsuit leaves bitter aftertaste
A judge ruled in favor of the town in the lawsuit over shoreland zoning and a garage-based brewery and coffee roastery on Great Moose Lake.