Jacob Couture, 27, faces one felony and two misdemeanor charges in connection with a December incident in which Couture allegedly pointed a gun at women and children in another vehicle
Kate McCormick
Kate McCormick is the Franklin County reporter for the Morning Sentinel. She previously worked as a general assignment reporter for the Portland Press Herald. Before moving to Maine, Kate interned with the Washington Post's investigative team, traveling to Wichita, Kan. to report for the 2016 rollout of the Post's Pulitzer Prize-winning Fatal Force series on police shootings. At the Post, Kate also worked on metro investigations including a story on evictions in the District of Columbia that led to changes in the district's eviction policies. While in D.C., Kate had the opportunity to work with a D.C.-based Frontline team on their upcoming investigative documentary and intern with American University's Investigative Reporting Workshop. A native New Yorker, she relocated to Maine just in time for winter.
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Wilton residents approve $3.12 million budget at Monday’s annual Town Meeting
Residents will see a slight budget decrease thanks to gains in state revenue sharing
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Wilton man indicted on violent sexual assault charges
A Franklin County grand jury indicted Joel Thompson, 42, on charges of gross sexual assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence assault and violating the conditions of his release in connection with a February incident.
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Wilton voters to weigh in at annual Town Meeting Monday
Despite increases in multiple line items, town manager Rhonda Irish says overall budget will decline thanks to state revenue sharing.
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Farmington development marks official opening with community event
Developers, tenants and community leaders celebrated the culmination of the four-year effort to upgrade 82 High Street.
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Wilton Select Board signs on to $240,000 grant application for Wilton business
If awarded, Carrier Welding and Fabrication would purchase $100,000 in equipment, bring on eight new employees.
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Waterville police believe rash of car break-ins over weekend related to similar spree last week
In both instances, thieves targeted unlocked cars parked in driveways and on streets.
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Smithfield man arrested after standoff with police
Ronald Lane, 62, was arrested on a charge of aggravated domestic assault after reportedly strangling a family member in his home.
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A week after priest’s ouster, St. Joseph congregation continues to grapple with allegations against him
The Rev. Larry Jensen was removed from his post at Waterville’s St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church last week following sexual abuse accusation
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UMF graduates and faculty reflect on past, look ahead
The school graduated 398 undergraduate and graduate students from across the country and globe