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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PublishedJuly 29, 2020
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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PublishedJuly 23, 2020
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.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2020
Readfield firefighters extricate man pinned underneath logs
The man, who was cutting trees on Chase Road, had his foot pinned between two trees with a pile of logs on top of them.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2020
Broadcasters say they will not air Cony High School’s home games
Longtime central Maine broadcasters say they will focus on schools that welcome them, and cover Cony only when it is the visiting team.
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PublishedJune 12, 2020
Monmouth checking residency at its town beach, as other communities use honor system
Some central Maine towns continue to be resident-only beaches, but enforcement tends to be on the honor system and none plan similar measures to reduce the number of people this summer.
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PublishedJune 8, 2020
Mother, son injured when car collides with tractor-trailer in Vassalboro
Sheriff’s deputies say a preliminary investigation indicates the truck tried to avoid the car, which might have crossed the centerline.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2019
As attitudes, laws around working mothers evolve, BIW installs lactation facilities
To be in compliance with Maine state law, an employer must provide a space, other than a bathroom, for nursing mothers to express breast milk for up to 3 years after childbirth.
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PublishedAugust 29, 2019
Brunswick’s ‘Lobster Ladies’ ending 42-year tradition
Kathleen Clemons and her sister-in-law, Nancy Curtis-Strange, will sell lobsters for the last time on Saturday after 42 years.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2019
Clans keep traditions alive at annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Topsham
The 41st annual event includes feats of strength, traditional Scottish food, music and stories.
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PublishedAugust 16, 2019
Sidney man in custody after standoff at home with Maine State Police
The State Police tactical team responded to the residence on Richard Road in Sidney.