Rob Montana

Kennebec Journal

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.

Latest

Published
September 14, 2019

Five Questions: United Way of Kennebec Valley’s executive director

New Executive Director Courtney Yeager talks about her new role and the nonprofit’s fundraising future.
Published
September 11, 2019

Dana Wilde: Some of summer’s white flowers are deadly

Water hemlock looks to the unpracticed eye just like Queen Anne’s lace. One big difference though: It can be fatal to ingest, writes Dana Wilde.
Published
September 4, 2019

Liz Soares: Seeing each other as neighbors

Americans probably need more practice in sharing, writes Liz Soares.
Published
August 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.
Published
August 28, 2019

Dana Wilde: Save your own backyard

Climate change cannot be stopped now, but its effects can be mitigated, writes Dana Wilde.
Published
August 21, 2019

Dana Wilde: An environmental reality check

Humans put 40 billion tons of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into it every year, writes Dana Wilde.
Published
August 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.
Published
August 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.
Published
August 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.
Published
August 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.