Joan Phillips-Sandy, longtime Waterville lawyer, school board chairwoman and community servant, died much too young at age 78, Amy Calder writes.
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Aurora borealis alert
The forecast suggest Monday night might a good chance to see the northern lights across Maine.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Miss the northern lights? Maine might have another chance to see them this weekend
Another large solar storm is forecasted to wash across much of the northern U.S. Friday night, potentially bringing the aurora borealis with it.
Posted inElections, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. Angus King formally announces reelection bid
The former 2-term governor, who is an Independent, is facing 3 challengers in a race that will be decided by ranked-choice voting.
Posted inCommunity
Presentation on gravestone symbols set for April 20
AUGUSTA — Cemetery historian and author Ron Romano plans to give a presentation, “An Understanding Symbolism on Maine’s Early Gravestones,” at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20. The talk will be held in the Community Meeting Room at Lithgow Public Library, 45 Winthrop St. Romano will describe in this heavily illustrated presentation the “anatomy” of a […]
Posted inBusiness
Bakery outlets close across Maine, New England
The company that produces baked goods for brands including Arnold bread, Entenmann’s and others has closed 28 outlet stores in the Northeast.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
At least 2 people, dog rescued after breaking through ice in Fairfield
The rescue took place on a small pond off Middle Road in Fairfield around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday where a dog is believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Driver in Embden crash charged with OUI, driving to endanger
Conrad Ayers, 22, of Waterville, was driving a 2020 Subaru Outback on New Portland Road in Embden when the vehicle drifted into the oncoming lane, striking a Honda Pilot with a man and three teenagers inside, according to a Somerset County Sheriff’s official.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Maine capitol complex targeted with another fake threat
The discovery of a suspicious white powder in an envelope at the Burton M. Cross Building in Augusta prompted police to evacuate state workers. Tests confirmed the powder was not dangerous, police said.
Posted inCommunity
MOFGA unveils 2024 Common Ground Country Fair poster
Bridgton resident wins contest with “Owl with Apples” entry.