Colin Ellis
Kennebec Journal
Portland, OR, United States
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Oakland’s Camp Tracy to commemorate its founders on 50th anniversary
The anniversary will also focus on the future of the camp, with officers for a new Alumni Club being named. → Read More
Game warden, district attorney tell tales about North Pond Hermit
Five years after his capture, Christopher Knight remains as popular as ever, as dozens pack the Belgrade library to hear about his arrest and prosecution. → Read More
Waterville Republican House candidate moving forward with Clean Elections funding
Mark Andre, whose peculiar case left him without the $5,075 he qualified for, is now moving forward with his petition to ask Colby College to contribute towards lowering the city's tax rate. → Read More
Waterville City Council enters into partnership to study creating two-way traffic on downtown streets
The $400,000 partnership with the city, Colby College and the DOT is for preliminary engineering for the traffic change on Main and Front streets. → Read More
Fairfield area school district names new superintendent
Reza Namin, who will start on Sept. 1 as superintendent of schools for School Administrative District 49, replaces longtime superintendent Dean Baker, who retired. → Read More
While Maine’s loon population is holding steady, boaters can pose a danger
Members of the Friends of Messalonskee have fielded complaints about boaters coming too close to the birds' nesting areas or driving too fast too close to shore. → Read More
Waterville Republican planning website, mailer despite lack of funds
Mark Andre has yet to receive Clean Elections funding that he has qualified for. A judge has ordered Gov. Paul LePage to release the money. → Read More
Fourth annual OakFest features food drive, new activities
Sixty vendors, three bands, classic car show round out Oakland festival on Saturday. → Read More
Annual Kneading Conference brings together community of passionate farmers and bakers
The conference, which features workshops and demonstrations, highlights the growing community push for local products. → Read More
State Ethics Commission to hold off on Clean Elections funding for court ruling
Candidates have called for Gov. LePage to release funding they have been denied, while waiting for the Legislature to correct a typo that prevents another $3 million from being disbursed. → Read More
John ‘Swisher’ Mitchell, celebrated Waterville athlete and coach, dies at 91
Mitchell, brother of former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell, was recalled as a friend and mentor on Wednesday by officials Colby College, where he coached. → Read More
State Ethics Commission to meet about Clean Elections funding shortfall
The commission will discuss plans for candidates who were affected when the Legislature accidentally cut funding by $3 million. → Read More
Dangerous building in Clinton torn down after decades of debate
The property was finally demolished after a running feud between owner Buddy McIntyre and the town ended up in court, where McIntyre appeal was dismissed. → Read More
Legislative meetings next week could decide future of Clean Elections funding
Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro came to the defense of Mark Andre, Republican candidate for House District 110, saying it is a 'disservice' to be denied the funding. → Read More
Republican candidate for House District 110 denied Clean Elections funds he qualified for
Mark Andre, who won the Republican primary for the Waterville-based seat, says he is owed over $5,000 from the state, but a calendar issue is preventing him from collecting. → Read More
Ellsworth musician to unveil new composition for silent film at MIFF
Mark Tipton and his ensemble will perform the composition during the screening of the 1927 film '7th Heaven.' → Read More
Masked thief steals money from Newport business making bank deposit
Police are seeking the public's help in finding the man, who made off with an undisclosed amount of money. → Read More
Maine International FIlm Festival begins as ‘incredible feat of cinematic history’
Before a screening of "The Bookshop," organizers of the festival in Waterville spoke of the commitment to the arts the community has. → Read More
Vehicle fire shuts down one lane of traffic on interstate near Waterville
The fire, likely caused by a mechanical issue, was put out in under five minutes by Waterville firefighters. → Read More
Franklin County urged to think of rural broadband expansion as infrastructure investment
Though certain funding windows have closed for this year, state officials say Franklin County is in a good position to plan and set priorities for the future when $600 million in federal funds becomes available. → Read More