Irineu Goncalves, on trial for attempted murder and other charges, told authorities and psychologist he has no memory of attacking his ex-girlfriend or police.
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Vassalboro woman says she feared for her life as ex-boyfriend strangled her in Waterville hotel parking lot
Irineu B. Goncalves is on trial for attempted murder, domestic violence criminal threatening and assault on an officer in connection with the incident on June 14, 2023.
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Fire at Chelsea building manufacturer determined to be accidentally caused by lithium batteries
The fire started Sunday at New England Rent To Own on River Road in Chelsea and drew firefighters from eight towns to battle the blaze.
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Pittsfield-area schools closed Tuesday after a threat was sent to student via social media
The nature of the threat was unclear, but the MSAD 53 schools closed Tuesday over an abundance of caution.
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Memorial Day a call to action, speakers in Wayne, Sidney say
Former Marine sergeant, now an author, says the best way to honor the sacrifices of veterans is to live a full, loving life.
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Watch: Fire destroys warehouse at Chelsea shed, mobile home manufacturing facility
Firefighters from at least eight communities responded Sunday afternoon to New England Rent to Own at at 65 River Road, where video showed sheds engulfed in flames.
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Photos: Volunteers place flags at veterans cemeteries
On the Saturday before Memorial Day dozens of volunteers placed thousands of flags at grave marker at the two veterans cemeteries in Augusta. Photos by Kennebec Journal photographer Joe Phelan.
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Richmond to peruse next steps in obtaining COVID fund reimbursement from Hallowell-area school district
The Richmond School Department believes that it is owed nearly $800,000 in COVID-era funds from its former district, Regional School Unit 2.
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Augusta officials move closer toward $18.2 million expansion of Hatch Hill landfill to extend capacity another 14 years
Councilors are also considering restrictions on the landfill’s use to further lengthen the lifespan of the city-owned landfill.
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Week In Photos May 17-24, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.