AUGUSTA — A Jefferson woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to taking part in 46 crimes, most of them burglaries and thefts, that occurred throughout Kennebec County.
August 2012
Plenty of advice on school budget at Winthrop meeting
WINTHROP — Almost 100 people turned up Wednesday evening with plenty of ideas on what they wanted cut from the school budget that has twice been rejected by voters.
RSU 18 withdrawal topic of Aug. 9 China meeting
CHINA — A fact-finding informational meeting, open to the public, will be held to discuss withdrawing from Regional School Unit 18.
Route 197 in Richmond to be closed for culvert repair from August 6 to 10
RICHMOND — Replacement of a large culvert is scheduled to start Monday on Route 197 in town, about a quarter-mile west of High School Drive. The work will require closing 300 to 400 feet on the route, according to a state Department of Transportation news release. Signs will direct motorists coming from the interstate to […]
Wilfork enters 9th season with more new teammates
Vince Wilfork is getting used to new playing partners along the defensive line — again. Entering his ninth season, the New England Patriots slimmed-down lineman is working with veteran newcomers Jonathan Fanene, Trevor Scott and rookie Chandler Jones.
U.S. swimmer Adrian edges favored Australian for gold medal in 100m freestyle
LONDON (AP) — Nathan Adrian took out the Missile by a fingertip. Then Allison Schmitt dealt more heartache to the team from Down Under. Adrian, a 23-year-old largely overshadowed by American stars such as Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, made a name for himself by winning the 100-meter Olympic freestyle Wednesday. He lunged to the […]
Photos from Taste of Greater Waterville
This slideshow features a series of photos from the Taste of Greater Waterville Festival today in Waterville, Maine. Photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographers David Leaming and Michael Seamans.
Maine unemployment rate drops to 7.2 percent
It’s an unusual drop because students and young graduates enter the job market in June, often pushing the unemployment rate higher.
Central Maine 14-year olds advance to regional finals
Central Maine will face Connecticut for the New England championship on Thursday.
‘Fifty Shades’ paper made in Maine
Demand for series has been so great that the publisher has had to seek extra supplies of paper, including a mill in Maine.