Augusta Police Deputy Chief Kevin Lully said two from Augusta and two from New York were arrested at 36 Water St. on Thursday.
Sam Shepherd
Sam Shepherd covers general news in the Hallowell and Farmingdale area. He grew up in Hallowell, attending Hall-Dale High School and later the University of Maine. He previously worked at the Mount Desert Islander in Bar Harbor before moving home to work for the Kennebec Journal in summer 2018. His interests include cooking, tracking down the best local food and drink and soccer.
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Jefferson man squashes own state record for largest pumpkin
Edwin Pierpont, 47, grew a 1,832.5-pound pumpkin this year, breaking his own 2010 Maine state record and winning his fifth state championship.
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State chamber celebrates Maine bicentennial at annual dinner
The evening was highlighted by guest speaker Patrick Dempsey and a video featuring the state’s seven living governors.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Hall-Dale High School open Thursday after alleged shooting threat
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Chris Read said a 14-year-old male from Chelsea was charged with terrorizing after making a threat “in reference” to a school shooting.
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Gore decor: Central Mainers deck out homes for Halloween
Four central Maine residents said they spend hundreds of dollars and countless hours decorating their homes to make Halloween special for local children.
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Local pet owners happy about return of Hallowell’s dog park
The dog park at Vaughn Field was officially reopened on Friday after being closed since early September.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville woman was shot twice in stomach by boyfriend, documents say
Newly released court documents provided more details Friday supporting the police allegations of murder against Nicholas Lovejoy, while friends and family gathered in Waterville to mourn the loss of Melissa Sousa.
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Chelsea caregiver says town ordinance changes target existing stores
During a public hearing, medical marijuana caregiver Justin Selmer says changes to the rules could end up being costly for the town and storefronts.
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After poorly-attended cleanup event, future of Hallowell dog park still shaky
Councilor Maureen Aucoin said only eight people, all city councilors, candidates or their partners, helped clean up overgrown weeds inside the park this weekend.
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Hallowell candidates vie for votes, talk future plans at forum
Three City Council candidates participated in a forum on Monday, answering questions from the public about the city’s budget and upcoming comprehensive plan update.