Augusta police found justified in January shooting death of armed Lewiston man who was shooting at them
The police officers who responded to the report of a break-in believed that Liban Mohamed posed an imminent threat of serious bodily injury or death when they returned fire and killed him, the attorney general's office said.
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Update: Skowhegan auto repair shop owner assesses fire damage
The Thursday evening blaze at Jamie’s Auto Repair on French Street is under investigation but appears to have been caused accidentally, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.
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Body of Waldoboro man was likely burned, attorney says
An attorney for the third suspect to be charged in the case said the body of Kyle MacDougall was burned before police discovered the remains.
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Maine Crime Posted: 8:31 PM
Bangor parents plead not guilty to murder in son’s death
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Nation & World Posted: 7:23 PM
Wreckage of schooner that sank in 1893 found in Lake Michigan
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Local & State Posted: 7:19 PM
Two Maine beaches under advisories for elevated bacteria levels
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Varsity Maine Posted: 6:34 PM
Field hockey: Teams take on 7-v-7 games at Victories over Violence tournament at Thomas College
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Sports Posted: 6:11 PM
Dolphins’ Tagovailoa gets $212.4 million extension
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Business Posted: 6:00 PM
Farmington flower grower starts with bouquets, looks to expand choices
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Nation & World Posted: 5:54 PM
Autopsy confirms Sonya Massey died from gunshot wound to head, as attorney calls shooting senseless
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Olympics Posted: 5:54 PM
They expected an Olympic boom. But some Paris businesses are experiencing a bust
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Sports Posted: 5:48 PM
Baseball: Skowhegan Senior Legion team playing for a cause as state tournament begins
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Sports Posted: 5:42 PM
Rain doesn’t spoil the party for opening ceremony at Paris Olympics
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Business Posted: 5:09 PM
Wood pellets production boomed to feed EU demand. It’s come at a cost for Black people in the South
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Health Care Posted: 5:03 PM
Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application
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Local & State
Update: Skowhegan auto repair shop owner assesses fire damage
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Maine Crime
Three arrested in theft of ATM from Tubby’s Own Ice Cream in Wayne
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Local & State
Parents of Phillips teenager who died in a 2021 crash sue Cushing man
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Local & State
After clashing with selectmen, Pittston road commissioner to receive his stipend — with one stipulation
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Election 2024
Rep. Jared Golden ‘absolutely not’ committed to supporting Kamala Harris
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Local & State
Waterville Planning Board OKs plans for new food truck court on Kennedy Memorial Drive
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Local & State
Two victims identified after small plane crashes at Bar Harbor airport
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Maine Crime
Case against former Anson-Madison Water District superintendent continues with new indictment
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Business
Solar development to be permitted on Maine farms contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’
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Maine Crime
Pittston man sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for accessing child pornography
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Maine Crime
Bangor parents plead not guilty to murder in son’s death
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Local & State
Two Maine beaches under advisories for elevated bacteria levels
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Maine Crime
Skowhegan man gets 15 years for attempted murder, arson
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Local & State
Central Maine arrest log: July 20-26, 2024
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Local & State
Richmond Days tours of Swan Island are canceled, but August ferry service is still on
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Maine Crime
Harmony man held without bail in connection with thefts, burglaries in Ripley, Harmony
Norridgewock residents to fill Select Board vacancy, vote on two purchases in special election
The special town meeting election is scheduled for Tuesday, with polls open at the town office from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Week In Photos July 19-26, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Three arrested in theft of ATM from Tubby’s Own Ice Cream in Wayne
The break-in to the Main Street shop was reported to police around 2:30 a.m. Thursday by guests staying in an Airbnb above the shop.
Backyard Naturalist: The spiders in the mailbox
This is the season in Maine when spiders are most active, and when you're most likely to see one, writes Dana Wilde.
Farmington collaborates on grant supporting 2025 Moose Festival
Firefighter Junior Turner was also recognized for 53 years of service.