William Smith pleaded guilty to murder and conspiracy to commit murder for the death of Kimberly Mironovas last year in Litchfield.
Kennebec Journal
News and information from the greater Augusta area.
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Cappza’s Pizza expands into Farmingdale
After a successful run in Waterville, Cappza’s Pizza owners Chad and Janice Partridge decided it was time to expand to a second location.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta police officer on leave after shooting
Officer Sabastian Guptill is on leave after an armed altercation Sunday morning during which he shot an Augusta man wanted by police in Fairfield.
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Augusta prepares to greet the holidays with 40-foot balsam fir
The tree was a donation of Anita and Peter Morrissey, in whose yard the transplanted forest tree has been growing for more than a decade.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Five Questions: A1 Diner’s Aaron Harris
The owner of the A1 Diner in Gardiner talks about the difference between being and employee and a boss.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta forum spotlights concerns with imprisoning youth, discusses juvenile justice reform
A 32-member task force is soliciting feedback in its effort to recommend changes, which could include shutting down state’s only youth prison, to how Maine treats youthful offenders.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Heater causes small fire at UMA library
Augusta Fire Department Battalion Chief John Bennett said a heater caught on fire this morning, but burned itself out before causing major damage.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Natural resources of greatest concern, according to Fayette residents
In addition to a completed survey, Fayette collected input for a new draft of its comprehensive plan during a vision meeting this week.
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Proposed indoor marijuana grow facility in Hallowell gets initial OK
Members of the public criticized the proposal Wednesday, saying it would devalue properties and will create an unpleasant odor around the site.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education, Times Record
Some Richmond residents want out of area school district
A petition, bearing the signatures of more than 164 Richmond residents, is asking the Board of Selectmen to initiate the process to withdraw from Regional School Unit 2.