Nova Scotia’s Dante Manchester and Quebec’s Andrée Burke claim victories.
Dresden
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Private Swan Island ferry emerges amid debate over public transportation
Since the ferry service linking Richmond to the island was ended in 2023, the public could access Swan Island only with a personal boat or kayak until this month.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Swan Island ferry restoration effort makes slow progress over IF&W objection
Legislation poised to become law creates a working group to explore restoring public access to Swan Island, but state wildlife managers say such a plan would require staff and money and they prefer to focus on wildlife management and facilities maintenance.
Posted inBaseball, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Live updates: Follow action from baseball, softball and lacrosse state title games
Stay with us for all the 2025 spring sports championship action.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Voters OK $31.5 million Hallowell-area school budget
The budget, which is up overall by 5%, has less than a 1% increase to what taxpayers in Dresden, Farmingdale, Hallowell and Monmouth will contribute.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Maine women ought to be included in State House art | Steve Collins
Jerri Whitman’s painted portraits should prompt those in charge of the halls in Augusta to get with the times.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
King-backed bill would force USDA to pay farmers’ federal contracts
Despite a judge’s orders and the Trump administration’s promise to release the funding, farmers across the country, including in Maine, are still waiting for millions in federal reimbursements for agricultural conservation projects.
Posted inCommunity
Maine-ly Harmony to perform in Dresden April 6
The concert is free and open to all. Donations to support more activities will be accepted.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Public hearing on public access to Swan Island set for Monday
State lawmakers are working to restore ferry service to the island in the Kennebec River.
Posted inCommunity
Lincoln County Historical Association seeks volunteers
Volunteers can discover 17th century midcoast Maine with Lincoln County Historical Association volunteering.