The sentencing of John Williams to life in prison for the shooting death of a Somerset County sheriff’s deputy, the murder of a mother and a fatal propane explosion in Farmington were some of the major Morning Sentinel stories of the year.
2019
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Lifetime returns to R. Kelly with a new powerful series
‘Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning’ will air when the R&B superstar is behind bars.
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Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Fred Graham, pioneering legal affairs journalist, dies at 88
Graham covered the Supreme Court and legal affairs for The New York Times, CBS News and Court TV.
Posted inLocal & State
Farmington firefighters, community stand strong after horrific blast
Ignition of propane gas at LEAP building still under investigation.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
As robots take over warehousing, workers pushed to adapt
There are growing concerns that keeping up with the pace of the latest artificial intelligence technology is taking a toll on human health, safety and morale.
Posted inBusiness, Uncategorized
Forest ecologist helps refashion Barbie dolls as scientists
Mattel’s new line includes a marine biologist, astrophysicist, photojournalist, conservationist and entomologist.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Local & State, Northern Forecaster
State park visitors encouraged to look up with new stargazing program
A grant from Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund will supply telescopes to 12 Maine parks, including Bradbury State Park in Pownal.
Posted inLocal & State
List of Central Maine’s top stories for 2019
Missed some of the biggest stories of 2019? Here is a list of all those articles.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Percy the opossum ‘living his quiet life’
The Rumford animal made headlines this summer when his tail was cut off and he was left for dead.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine in line for wet, heavy snow
Central and western areas of Maine can expect between 4 and 10 inches of snow late Monday into Tuesday night.