The Department of Environmental Protection plans to deploy a geoprobe next week to try to locate the source of petroleum products in the soil next to Cobbosseecontee Stream.
Kennebec Journal
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Waterville man charged in rapes of child
John L. Willey, 37, of Waterville, was arrested this week and charged with two counts of gross sexual assault and one count of unlawful sexual contact, each of which allegedly involved a child under 12 years old.
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Motorcycle collides with horse-drawn carriage on Route 32 in Jefferson
The motorcyclist is still in serious condition, while the carriage occupants and a horse suffered minor injuries.
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Sidney man in custody after standoff at home with Maine State Police
The State Police tactical team responded to the residence on Richard Road in Sidney.
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UMF student immersed in municipal government during Gardiner internship
Natalie Thomsen, a University of Maine at Farmington student, helped build out a geographic information system program to help manage the city’s storm water system.
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Two plead guilty to drug charges stemming from police pretending to deliver pizza at Waterville hotel
Brooke Knight, 27, of Hartland, and Gibril Darboe, 21, of Bronx, New York, both arrested in March at a Waterville hotel, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges Thursday, as did two others charged by police with drug offenses in other cases.
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Drug trafficking, terrorizing convictions in Waterville cases likely to result in deportation
Devon Duncan, 33, of New York City, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic in drugs, two counts of trafficking in drugs, and terrorizing in Augusta court Thursday.
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Kennebec sheriff’s office: More than $100,000 in jewelry stolen in Farmingdale robbery
Jill Powers, of Rumford, said the robbers stole a pendant made from her and her deceased husband’s wedding rings.
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After Harvard program, Hallowell city manager ready to tackle finances, development
Nate Rudy said the three-week program renewed his interest in rural economies, and he hopes to connect with Hallowell citizens through volunteerism.
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Farmingdale increases annual property tax rate 5%
Town Clerk Rose Webster said the average taxpayer could see an increase of about $148 in their annual tax bill.