Joseph W. Reynolds, 42, allegedly attacked a 35-weeks pregnant woman by punching her in the stomach and was driven out of a house and locked out by the woman’s children, police said.
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Augusta schools’ proposal to restrict broadcast media rejected
School Board sent the proposal for broadcast policy, which would have required broadcasters to pay a $50 fee for regular season games, back to the Policy Committee for revision with input from media.
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Video: Excavator hits, breaks Gardiner water main
Witnesses said an excavator struck a water main under Bridge Street around 9:45 a.m. Thursday.
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Hallowell’s downtown marijuana retail store limit could increase
Two motions approving initial readings of drafts of city ordinances relating to marijuana zoning and businesses passed Monday night.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Belgrade hoping proposed ordinance will help recover costs for emergency response
If voters approve the ordinance at Town Meeting, it would give the fire department a bargaining chip to recover costs from insurance agencies.
Posted inDana Wilde, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Dana Wilde: A wolf in the wild
Of Farmington resident Phil Poirier’s thoughtful camping stories, the story about a Canadian expedition was one to share with readers, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine Crime
Augusta man said to be out for revenge pleads guilty to assault, driving to endanger
Glenn Morin charged with ramming his truck into a car driven by another Augusta man, Jarody, whom police allege had earlier assaulted Morin’s girlfriend.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Gardiner man sentenced after 8th OUI, eluding police on an ATV
Robert E. Purington III, 47, was sentenced Tuesday to a total of five years in prison.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Nation & World
New Zealander killed in volcano’s eruption had ties to Winthrop
Hayden Marshall-Inman was among the 6 confirmed fatalities, which followed warnings of increased seismic activity on White Island, prompting some to question why tourists were allowed to visit the volcanic island.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Winslow council authorizes $1.13 million to buy second firetruck in a month
The five-function vehicle will be financed through a 10-year lease-purchase agreement and comes amid a slew of spending for the Winslow Fire Department.