The officer called the decision a betrayal, while the man’s defense attorney said the case should serve as a lesson to police about handling traffic stops.
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Back by popular demand: Pittsfield theater to be revived by new nonprofit
The Pittsfield Town Council sold the municipally owned theater, which had been closed since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, to the Bijou Theatre and Enrichment Center nonprofit for $1 earlier this month.
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Man convicted of running over Pittsfield police officer’s foot to get new trial
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court vacated Michael Kilgore’s conviction for assault on an officer in a decision issued last week.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2025 Central Maine All-Region baseball team
Cony, Messalonskee, Monmouth and Mt. Blue all have multiple picks on this year’s area-best list.
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2025 Central Maine All-Region softball team
Hall-Dale and Monmouth Academy each have three players on the list of the area’s best.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
2025 Central Maine All-Region boys tennis team
Skowhegan’s Drake Turcotte, a Varsity Maine All-State, is among local standouts this year.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
2025 Central Maine All-Region girls outdoor track and field team
This year’s area best includes six individual state title winners.
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State troopers wrangle loose horse on I-95 near Burnham
The horse, which was spotted around 3 a.m. Wednesday, was safely secured and returned to its owner in Pittsfield, state police said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Somerset County officials oppose bill to limit work with immigration authorities
The Board of Commissioners appears poised to approve a resolution to express its opposition to the bill, which passed the Legislature but is expected to sit on the governor’s desk until January.
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Somerset County commissioners leave forfeited gun disposal to the sheriff
After months of discussing the issue, a majority of commissioners voted to slightly change the county’s policy to require the sheriff make two yearly reports regarding forfeited guns.