ATHENS, Ga. — Rachel Faith Turi is among the more than 2,900 graduates from the University of Georgia. Turi, of Waterville, has earned an A.B. advertising degree. Check out upcoming area events!
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Maine Children’s Home call for donations is answered
WATERVILLE — Over the past two weeks, 74 businesses and organizations answered an urgent call from Maine Children’s Home’s winter essentials program — Christmas Program — for donations of warm clothing for 1,201 Maine children whose families are facing financial hardship this year. The call came in November when MCH was in desperate need of […]
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Phone chargers available for those impacted by Dec. 18 storm
As workers continue efforts to restore power and begin recovery for Mainers impacted by Monday’s heavy rainfall and high winds, UScellular is donating $15,000 between two Maine chapters of the American Red Cross: the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapter and the Northern and Eastern Maine Chapter, according to a news release from UScellular. The […]
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Gas stations in central Maine see surge in demand for fuel, pizza
With most of central Maine without power, most are turning to convenience stores for basic necessities. Some are even showering there.
Posted inMaine
Central Maine recovery efforts continue as weather turns colder, flood waters peak
Flood impacts continued Wednesday as cooling temperatures sent those without power looking for options to keep warm.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Flooding Kennebec River leaves wake of destruction as thousands remain without power in central Maine
The Kennebec River swelled to depths not seen in decades on Tuesday. Officials evacuated residents in Waterville, Fairfield and other communities as a precaution, and the governor declared a state of civil emergency in all but two counties.
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Bridge club lists recent winners
The Capitol City Duplicate Bridge Club winners for Dec. 13 were Fred Letourneau and Sharron Hinkley. Peter Rosenberg and Toby Frey placed second; Paul Mitnik and Paul Sherman placed third. The winners for Dec. 14 were Marilyn Ware and Martha Morrill. Glenn Angell and Dennis Purington placed second; Mitnik and Sherman placed third. The games […]
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Police: Man stole car in Waterville, led officers on highway chase
Lawrence Knowles of Norridgewock was arrested and charged with aggravated reckless conduct and several other crimes after police stopped him in Fairfield.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Wayne teen sentenced to 5 years after admitting to murdering his 14-year-old girlfriend
Aidan Grant, 16, was sentenced Monday to five years at Portland’s Long Creek Youth Development Center. He is accused of killing Brooke McLaughlin last year in Mount Vernon.