I didn’t think it could happen, but I found solace in the midst of a pandemic, writes Liz Soares.
Rob Montana
Rob Montana is the city editor for the Kennebec Journal. At the KJ since August 2018, he has worked in local media for 19 years. Starting as a sports writer for a daily paper in upstate New York, Rob also served as news reporter and weekend editor, before becoming managing editor of two weekly newspapers, also in upstate New York. He also has worked in a variety of on-air and production roles in local radio. Prior to coming to the Kennebec Journal, Rob served as managing editor for The Times Record in Brunswick.
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Maine Supreme Court questions Melville Fuller statue outside Kennebec courthouse
The monument honors the Augusta-born former chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, who was part of the majority in the Plessy v. Ferguson decision that maintained racial segregation with the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine.
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Dana Wilde: Spiders in the day lilies
Little did we know in June that a veritable summer colony of nursery web spider families was setting up in the garden, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Police: $1,500 of fishing gear stolen from boats at Winthrop marina
Fishing equipment was taken from two boats moored at the East Winthrop marina Sunday evening, prompting Lakeside Lodge & Marina to beef up security.
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Liz Soares: Witnessing the wonders of wildlife
The pandemic has meant people are staying home, and it appears that animals are benefiting and thriving because of it, writes Liz Soares.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Central Maine schools still grappling with how to bring students back in mix of options
While the state has unveiled its guidelines for schools, central Maine districts are still working out the details about how to start the academic year safely.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Farmingdale couple arrested on multiple drug charges
After Kennebec County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a well-being check Wednesday, they found numerous illegal drugs in a residence at Pine Hill Apartments in Farmingdale.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Driver in Dresden crash facing charge after falsely identifying herself to police
Kassandra Gammon, 27, of Augusta, who is now being charged with operating after revocation, used her sister’s name when deputies asked who she was at the crash scene, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
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Dana Wilde: Life in the time of COVID, and climate change
I don’t know what else to do except to keep pointing to facts from the real world, writes Dana Wilde.
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Accident claims lives of Augusta, Smithfield women
Augusta police report that Kelsey Buckmore and Rachel Paquet died in the two-vehicle accident on Eastern Avenue.