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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PublishedAugust 16, 2019
Project that helped Brunswick-area homeless youth revived through partnership
The Merrymeeting Project, previously a collaboration between Tedford Housing and the Brunswick, Bath-area and Topsham-area school districts, will continue its work through a new partnership with the Midcoast Community Alliance.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2019
Bizarre counterfeit bills targeting readers of Jewish authors alarm Brunswick library
The bills, some under the guise of so-called Confederate dollars, have an evangelical Christian theme.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2019
With future of harness racing at Topsham fair uncertain, advocates step up
The Topsham Fair is the smallest in the state to host harness racing.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2019
Truck loses axle, overturns in Hallowell
Owner of Chickadee Tree Service George Gray, 66, of Farmingdale, suffered minor injuries and was ticketed for operating a defective motor vehicle.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2019
Navy seeks 10-year permit to dredge portions of the Kennebec River
Sediment removal is needed for the safe passage of Bath-built ships.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2019
Dramatic rescue recounted in fiery Richmond truck crash
No charges are expected as a result of the near head-on collision Wednesday afternoon on U.S. Route 201, police said.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2019
Three women hurt in collision between car and ice cream truck on I-295 in Bowdoinham
Police say alcohol and speed contributed to the crash that injured women from West Gardiner and Mount Vernon.
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PublishedMay 16, 2019
Cpl. Eugene Cole honored at annual officers’ memorial observance in Augusta
Law enforcement personnel turned out Thursday for the event that unveiled Somerset County Sheriff’s Cpl. Eugene Cole’s name as the 86th to be included on the memorial.
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PublishedApril 11, 2019
Real estate firm settles claim it denied housing in Manchester to families with children
Page Realty LLC and its rental agent, Ramona Venskus, will pay a total of $18,000 to settle allegations they violated the Fair Housing Act, according to federal housing officials.
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PublishedApril 11, 2019
Real estate firm settles claim it denied housing in Manchester to families with children
Page Realty LLC and its rental agent, Ramona Venskus, will pay a total of $18,000 to settle allegations they violated the Fair Housing Act, according to federal housing officials.