Police received a call Saturday morning from two Chaplin Street residents that an armed roommate had threatened and assaulted them, leading to a six-hour standoff.
Ethan Horton
Staff Writer
Ethan covers local politics and the environment for the Kennebec Journal, and he runs the weekly Kennebec Beat newsletter. He joined the KJ in 2024 shortly after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he majored in journalism and political science and was an editor for The Daily Tar Heel. For better or worse, Ethan always wanted to live in Maine.
Waterville police arrest 6 suspects on drug trafficking charges
Police executed five search warrants over two days last week, finding hundreds of grams of cocaine and cocaine base.
Brunswick to Augusta rail trail nears vote, but questions remain
The Lower Road rail line, which has not been used consistently since the 1980s, could be replaced with a multiuse trail if state lawmakers give their approval, but a rail company is also interested in the line.
Augusta man pleads guilty to firearm charge after AR-15 found in tent
The man was living in a tent in Augusta’s Mill Park when police found the gun and drugs.
Hartland death ruled a homicide
Vilma Withee, 78, of Hartland was identified as the victim in the April 12 death.
All-day bagel and pizza shop to open in downtown Hallowell
After serving bagels in the morning, owner Ryan Ellis said he hopes to keep Lately’s open to serve New York-style pizza to Hallowell’s late-night crowd.
Gardiner breaks ground on 32-unit affordable housing project
The Iron Heights development is the latest in a string of affordable housing projects spearheaded by Mastway Development’s Matt Morrill.
Hallowell drinking water exceeds state regulation for forever chemicals
Hallowell Water District testing late last month showed drinking water in the city contained its highest PFAS levels in at least the past three years.
Lewiston man killed in late-night Readfield crash
Police say Steven Gregoire, 43, likely fell asleep at the wheel and was killed instantly when he drove off the road and hit several trees.
Gardiner Boys & Girls Club Easter egg hunt goes on despite snow, rain
Volunteers spread hundreds of eggs on the front playground lawn of the Sandra M. Prescott Clubhouse on Saturday, while face-painting and Easter Bunny photos carried on inside.