The Gardiner fire displaced a well-known former Gardiner Area High School teacher and coach and his wife, and the Randolph fire left a couple with nearly nothing.
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Man arrested in Litchfield after crashing into cruiser, lashing at trooper with knife, police say
Police chase that prompted police to draw their weapons ends with New Gloucester man being hit by stun gun and arrested.
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Kennebec County disaster recovery center opens in Manchester
The disaster recovery center, which is open through March 4, offers help to individuals seeking assistance after a powerful storm brought flooding and power outages to central Maine the week before Christmas.
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Pittston residents ditch controversial rules allowing town officials to be recalled for any reason
Despite the decision Thursday night, a recall vote initiated by citizen petition is expected to proceed next month to consider recalling Selectman Joe Caputo from office over claims he’s fostered a ‘hostile’ environment.
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Week In Photos Feb. 16-23, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Injunction seeks to halt Thursday’s special town meeting on Pittston recall ordinance
A lawsuit brought by Cheryl Peaslee claims town officials could prevent recall vote by calling for a town vote on rescinding its recall ordinance, which officials deny.
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Local man ordered to pay restitution for Hallowell, Farmingdale burglary spree
An antique gramophone worth between $5,000 and $7,500, and $5,000 worth of coins were stolen from local businesses last year.
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80-year-old director of Augusta’s Colonial Theater steps down after 4 years
Theater leaders plan to build a second new multipurpose building, with space for a restaurant, rehearsals, events and meetings, next to historic downtown theater.
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Pittston residents to consider rescinding the recall ordinance at a special town meeting Thursday
Residents will be able to give input on the controversial issue before before they vote on Thursday at the special town meeting to be held at 6 p.m. at the Town Office at 38 Whitefield Road.
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State urges Winthrop, other school districts to take electric buses off the road due to defects
Winthrop, Vinalhaven and Yarmouth reported problems last fall with electric school buses, and the Maine Department of Education is advising all Lion Electric Co. buses be parked until further inspections are done.