Chief Paul Ferland said he is ‘convinced a full consolidation of both agencies into a single police department would benefit both communities.’
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Augusta considers exchange program that would pay to get used hypodermic needles off city streets
The city could partner with a needle exchange program to offer people 5 cents for each used needle they turn in.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Amid an uptick in inquiries from outside groups, Gardiner-area schools make information requests public
Public records requests posted to the Gardiner school’s website shows request are being made by people and organizations outside of the district.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man pleads not guilty to manslaughter in beating death
Warren L. Sidelinger allegedly punched Joseph McKenna, knocking him down and then kicking him, causing injuries which resulted in McKenna’s death.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Week In Photos Nov. 8-15, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Winthrop man sentenced to six years for shaking baby, causing lifelong injuries
Camren L. Breton, 25, assaulted his baby July 21, 2021, shaking him when he was crying and causing damage to his brain and blindness.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
New York man convicted in 2015 felony murder of Augusta man takes his third appeal to Maine’s highest court
Aubrey Armstrong was convicted of felony murder in the 2015 beating death of Joseph Marceau in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston officials propose revisions to town’s recall ordinance
The proposed revisions to the two-decade-old ordinance follow a failed attempt by some residents to recall Selectmen Joe Caputo in March.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Two Readfield-area schools to reopen Friday after threat found in bathroom
Officials: Maranacook Regional High School and Maranacook Community Middle School will reopen after being closed Thursday.
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Sidney woman elected Kennebec County register of probate
Ronda Snyder said she hopes to help make residents comfortable and avoid stress when dealing with probate court matters.