AUGUSTA — The seventh annual Sand Buckets and Clear Paths Program aims to support Augusta residents age 60 and older, who have a disability or physical limitations that prevent them from clearing their pathways or obtaining sand for winter safety. This program is a partnership between Augusta Age-Friendly, Augusta Parks and Recreation, Augusta Police Department, […]
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MaineGeneral, Colby College revive walking program
WATERVILLE — MaineGeneral Health’s Peter Alfond Prevention & Heathy Living Center has restarted its Colby College Walking Program at the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, 4900 Mayflower Hill Drive. The program was suspended for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is for those age 55 and older. Community members may walk from […]
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Two towns, one department? Shared chief says Monmouth, Winthrop police should merge
Chief Paul Ferland said he is ‘convinced a full consolidation of both agencies into a single police department would benefit both communities.’
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Two guns, cash stolen in burglary at Temple home
Both rifles were found in the yard Sunday, according to the victim, Sheriff Scott Nichols said.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Driver killed in crash on Trafton Road in Waterville
Police have yet to identify the victim in the crash, which they said occurred at about 4:30 a.m. Monday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta considers exchange program that would pay to get used hypodermic needles off city streets
The city could partner with a needle exchange program to offer people 5 cents for each used needle they turn in.
Posted inNation & World
Moscow warns U.S. over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with long-range weapons
President Biden authorized use of a powerful American weapon for limited strikes inside Russia in response to North Korea’s deployment of thousands of troops to aid Moscow.
Posted inBusiness
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up
The budget airline says it expects to operate as normal and that customers can continue to book and fly without interruption.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Clinton man, 20, dies in single-vehicle crash on I-95 in Benton
Isaiah Mathieu was killed Sunday afternoon when his vehicle ran off Interstate 95 and hit a guardrail, officials said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine to explore electrifying ports in bid to cut pollution from cruise and cargo ships
Demand for electricity at the port of Portland would be significant if ships were to plug in to the grid – just 3 ships would require 25 megawatts, the equivalent of lighting as many as 25,000 homes.