A social media post helped authorities identify the suspect, police said.
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Oakland woman charged in death of infant ran since-closed child care business
Lisa Barney, 54, of Oakland, who earlier this month was arrested and charged with manslaughter in the death of a 4-month-old child, closed her family child care business the same day as the alleged incident that led to the death.
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Maine’s nonemergency transport contract remains under review
While an appeal process is ongoing, the state extended the contract with Penquis to the end of this year.
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Week In Photos Sept. 20-27, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Watch: Federal official tours Augusta facility for children with special needs
A privately funded $5.9 million expansion allows the Children’s Center of Augusta at 1 Alden Ave. to help more children, but need in Maine exceeds availability of services.
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Wales-based school district officials eye Nov. 5 election for fourth budget vote
Regional School District 4 officials said they hoped more voters will show up and the budget will pass on a fourth attempt.
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Pittston to vote on solar moratorium Wednesday
The vote is on Oct. 2 in a special town meeting before the regularly scheduled Select Board meeting.
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Vassalboro man sentenced on domestic violence charges
Jeremy R. French, 46, who called the victim in domestic violence cases against him 100 times from jail, was sentenced to serve six months in prison, officials said, while additional charges were dismissed.
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Hallowell’s high tax increase can’t change this year, city attorney confirms
The Hallowell City Council passed a budget in July that raised property taxes by about 20%, but tried to cut from the budget after taxes were committed in response to pushback from residents on the tax increase.
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Winthrop officials delay action on $681,000 school budget deficit
Winthrop Interim Superintendent Becky Foley said she found the shortfall last week but wants to be more sure about exactly why the deficit happened before suggesting any budget adjustments.