Police: Fairfield death ruled a homicide, suspect arrested after lighting car on fire following chase
Edwin Weeks, 62, of Fairfield, was found dead in his home from "sharp force trauma" and Raheem Shamar Goodwin was charged with murder in the case, Maine State Police said. The homicide capped one of the deadliest months in Maine's history.
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Proposed Augusta homeless shelter at former church to be ‘sanctuary for all’ as public gets view of plans
Green Street United Methodist Church could be sold and converted into a homeless shelter sometime next year with 40 beds and 16 supporting living units.
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Sports 5:17 PM
One month in, Maine’s sports betting revenue numbers meeting expectations
Maine has earned nearly $500,000 in sports gambling revenue in less than a month, most coming via action with DraftKings.
Business
Future of Shaw’s Supermarkets unclear post Kroger-Albertsons merger
Local & State
Remote control hobby store opens new, expanded location in Skowhegan
Local & State
Augusta’s top cop retires but sets sights on future roles with city government
Amy Calder
Reporting Aside: Group in downtown Waterville gathers to spin a good yarn
Politics
Trump and 5 rivals qualify for Republican presidential primary ballot in Maine
Business
Low-income households are getting ‘woefully inadequate’ help with utility bills, public advocate says
Business
Moscow residents approve ban on commercial solar farms
Local & State
Benton board agrees to reinstate tax abatement for resident contending with CMP substation noise
Local & State
One hospitalized following 3-vehicle crash in Waterville
Maine Crime
Spate of deaths makes month after Lewiston shootings among the most violent in Maine history
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Sports Posted: 5:30 PM
Golf roundup: Another poor finish limits Tiger Woods’ improvement
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Boston Red Sox Posted: 5:26 PM
New Red Sox boss Craig Breslow has his work cut out for him at MLB Winter Meetings
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Politics Posted: 5:22 PM
Trump and 5 rivals qualify for Republican presidential primary ballot in Maine
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Sports Posted: 5:12 PM
One month in, Maine’s sports betting revenue numbers meeting expectations
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Local & State Posted: 5:11 PM
Augusta’s top cop retires but sets sights on future roles with city government
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Business Posted: 5:07 PM
Wall Street, after closing its best month in over a year, pushes even higher to end week
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Business Posted: 4:14 PM
Low-income households are getting ‘woefully inadequate’ help with utility bills, public advocate says
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Politics Posted: 4:13 PM
Trump attorney says trial during campaign would be ‘election interference’
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Maine Crime Posted: 3:38 PM
Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 24-Dec. 1, 2023
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Arts & Entertainment Posted: 3:29 PM
Illinois appeals court upholds actor Jussie Smollett’s convictions, jail sentence
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Business Posted: 3:25 PM
Walmart pulls advertising spending from X amid concerns about hate speech
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Local & State Posted: 2:50 PM
DNA needed to confirm identities of three people killed in wrong-way crash
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Schools and Education
After a pair of students wore suits and neckties to school, many at Chelsea Elementary School now dress up for ‘Dapper Wednesday’
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Local & State
Following $9 million renovation, Fairfield building offers housing for low-income seniors
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Local & State
Maine State Police investigating man’s death in Fairfield
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Local & State
One hospitalized following 3-vehicle crash in Waterville
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Local & State
Officials remain tight-lipped after body of man found at Fairfield home
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Business
Augusta Downtown Alliance seeks new executive director as leader exits for Waterville job
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Business
Future of Shaw’s Supermarkets unclear post Kroger-Albertsons merger
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Local & State
A Western Maine man has lived off the grid for 50 years
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Business
Renys plans to open Waterville store in 2025
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Local & State
Sen. Collins cautions Postal Service about consolidating Maine’s 2 mail processing facilities
Yesterday at 11:25 AM
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Local & State
Maine council reports progress in fight against climate change
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News
Farmington man charged with sexual assault of young girl
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Schools and Education
After a pair of students wore suits and neckties to school, many at Chelsea Elementary School now dress up for ‘Dapper Wednesday’
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Maine Crime
Wilton mother, daughter charged in drug trafficking case in Wilton
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Local & State
Task force begins review of hospital ‘facility fees’
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Local & State
Watch: Longtime creative director of Kennebec Performing Arts Company retiring after 43-year career
Explore our new puzzles experience with dozens of games updated daily
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Local & State
Cape Elizabeth Republican announces 1st District campaign for Congress
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Politics
Trump and 5 rivals qualify for Republican presidential primary ballot in Maine
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Local & State
Augusta’s top cop retires but sets sights on future roles with city government
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Business
Low-income households are getting ‘woefully inadequate’ help with utility bills, public advocate says
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Maine Crime
Central Maine arrest log: Nov. 24-Dec. 1, 2023
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Local & State
DNA needed to confirm identities of three people killed in wrong-way crash
Remote control hobby store opens new, expanded location in Skowhegan
RC Destination moved from Norridgewock to Skowhegan last week, and plans to soon have an indoor track for those looking to race their remote-controlled vehicles.
Week In Photos: Nov. 24-Dec. 1, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Spate of deaths makes month after Lewiston shootings among the most violent in Maine history
A preliminary review of data shows that 2023 is on track to be the deadliest year in Maine since 1989 – and that doesn't include the 18 people killed in the state's worst mass shooting.
Reporting Aside: Group in downtown Waterville gathers to spin a good yarn
Members of the Waterville Wednesday Spinners group meet weekly in the lobby of the Paul J. Schupf Art Center and do more than spin: they knit, quilt, weave, crochet, sew and also chat a lot, Amy Calder writes.
Missed the Waterville Mayoral Debate? Watch it right here.
The two candidates running for mayor of Waterville participated in a debate at Thomas College.
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