Richard Murray-Burns, 29, of Hartland allegedly initiated a car chase and shooting after Waterville police pulled him over Sunday after a report of shoplifting at Walmart.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Augusta woman’s faith drives her to work on social justice issues
Nancy Fritz has been guided by her beliefs to take on advocacy for homeless people, domestic violence victims and children with special needs.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
An odd Christmas gift: Learning to tree farm
In his wildest dreams, central Maine copy editor and sports reporter Dave Dyer never imagined living in — and running — a Christmas tree farm.
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Side Gig: Notary Public
Cynthia Bonang, now retired, talks about how she developed her mobile notary public service as a side gig.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Cash stolen from Richmond Family Dollar in weekend break in
Richmond Police are investigating the break in during which an undisclosed amount of cash was taken.
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Latkes bring friends and family together in Gardiner
On the first day of Hanukkah, latkes bring tasty, welcome relief at the busiest time of the year.
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After temporarily closing a year ago, Togus VA dialysis center seeks nurse manager to reopen
Old equipment has been moved out of center and will be replaced with new machines when the center reopens. A date for that reopening has yet to be set.
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Strategic plan shows positive trends for Hallowell’s cash-strapped Hubbard Free Library
The plan was funded in part by TIF funds given to the library as part of a $42,000 line in the city’s budget this fiscal year.
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No accidents but parking a concern since Augusta downtown traffic went two-way
The traffic flow in downtown Augusta, converted this summer to two-way traffic after being one-way for 75 years, is getting mixed reviews so far.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Former Bread of Life official indicted on sex assault charges
Father and son from LaGrange also indicted for allegedly trafficking drugs in Waterville, after police seized Oxycodone, guns and cash.