The threat came from someone in a chat room with Maranacook High School students and it is unknown if the person was in Maine, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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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In wake of Farmington explosion, central Maine firefighters review gas leak protocols
A number of local fire department officials said their departments are hearing more calls for gas leaks due to a “heightened awareness” from the public.
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Augusta councilors in favor of new Hatch Hill administrative position
Mayor Dave Rollins said the city council would sponsor the position, which would likely be fully paid for by the landfill’s revenue.
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Whitefield officials considering opting-in to adult-use marijuana facilities
The town’s Selectboard, Planning Board and Economic Development Committee met Tuesday to discuss next steps for creating ordinances for adult-use marijuana.
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Bread of Life Ministries facilities director charged with sex crimes against minor
Jeffrey Tyler, 47, of Winthrop was arrested Friday after police secured a warrant based on the testimony of a female victim, who said contact began when she was 14.
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Farmingdale man arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at his mother
Alexander K. Lewis, 19, reportedly pointed a 9-millimeter pistol at his mother on Grant Street on Wednesday.
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Augusta woman doing nothing wrong when struck by state police car
Maine State Police officials said no charges are coming after a state-owned car driven by a detective struck and injured an Augusta woman on Tuesday.
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Hallowell boat landing redesign delayed after bids come back too expensive
State officials said the project was slated to cost about $225,000, but bids came back more than $60,000 higher and construction likely can’t begin until Labor Day 2020.
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Augusta road closed after truck hits flatbed carrying portable toilets
A portion of Civic Center Drive was shut down after collision, which caused about 100 gallons of diesel fuel to spill.
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New active shooter training program at Gardiner schools signals shift in local responses
Central Maine school officials said ALICE, an acronym for “alert, lockdown, inform, counter and evacuate,” is a more proactive defense to active shooters compared to traditional lockdowns.