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Three arrested in theft of ATM from Tubby’s Own Ice Cream in Wayne
The break-in to the Main Street shop was reported to police around 2:30 a.m. Thursday by guests staying in an Airbnb above the shop.
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After clashing with selectmen, Pittston road commissioner to receive his stipend — with one stipulation
Sam Snow’s pay had been withheld by the Select Board over concerns about his job performance. Going forward, he will have to follow certain guidelines when performing his duties.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State
Fan of silent films? Here’s your chance to see a few in Gardiner this Saturday.
The Silent Film Fest: The Show Must Go On is sponsored by the Augusta Colonial Theater. It is held this year at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner.
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Backyard Naturalist: The spiders in the mailbox
This is the season in Maine when spiders are most active, and when you’re most likely to see one, writes Dana Wilde.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Pittston man sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for accessing child pornography
Robert Brandt, 39, was sentenced in federal court to serve 18 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release and pay $18,000 in restitution as a result of his conviction for accessing child sexual assault material.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Randolph residents to vote on $1.6 million municipal budget
Randolph residents to consider a municipal spending plan that represents a less-than-1% increase over the current fiscal year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Watch: Old Hallowell Day 2024 builds new traditions while celebrating the old
From flags to trash art to trees, this year’s Old Hallowell Day festivities had an emphasis on renewing old traditions while beginning new ones.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Police: Waterville man who crashed car into police cruiser was drinking and driving
The crash was one of two involving Maine State Police cruisers on Friday, authorities say.
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Recreational marijuana proposal has high hopes in Augusta as council starts discussion
Officials are considering allowing recreational marijuana businesses in Augusta where only medical marijuana businesses are currently allowed.