Jasmine Caret said Clement did not get a harsh enough sentence for shooting her and had wanted him to get the maximum of 30 years for his attempted murder.
Colin Ellis
Colin Ellis began writing for the Morning Sentinel in winter of 2016. He covers general news in Fairfield and other surrounding communities of Somerset County. Originally from Portland, he began writing for The Forecaster in southern Maine in the summer of 2014 before joining the Sentinel. He is a graduate of St. Michael’s College in Vermont, and returned to Maine in spring of 2013.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, News
Fourth annual Fort Halifax Days highlights Winslow’s history
The celebration, which included historical re-enactments and demonstrations, shows off Fort Halifax’s ‘vital, strategic’ importance.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Maine Crime
Jeremy Clement to be sentenced Monday for attempted murder
A jury found Clement, of Fairfield, guilty in the shooting of his ex-girlfriend, though he argued he was trying to kill himself.
Posted inLocal & State, Religion and Values
Bath native assigned to Waterville area Catholic churches
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has appointed the Rev. Patrick Finn parochial vicar of Corpus Christi Parish.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Taco Bell closes Main Street Waterville location owing $44,000 in rent
After opening its doors this past winter, the national fast food chain abruptly closed at the end of May.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Oakland school system kicks off $13.9 million facilities upgrade
RSU 18 is beginning the first phase of facilities updates by breaking ground on a new $3.9M multi-sport athletic complex.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Maine’s labor department pushing forward with next phase of unemployment insurance system
The system, ReEmployME, was met with significant pushback and concerns when the first phase was rushed out last winter.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Kusiak defeats Russell in Senate District 16 Democratic primary
Karen Kusiak, a former Colby College professor, defeated Steve Russell, the Winslow Town Council chairman, in Tuesday’s primary.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics, Schools and Education
Clinton voters approve $2.6 million budget
The budget, passed by paper ballot, represents an increase of 2.6 percent over the current budget.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
SAD 49 Chairwoman Rudnicki wins Republican primary for House District 108
Shelley Rudnicki defeated Fairfield Town Councilor Beverly Busque in the GOP primary.