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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man pleads guilty to murdering co-worker in deal avoiding life in prison
Spridal Hubiak, 21, is still awaiting sentencing after he admitted to killing Angela Bragg, 52, at Damon’s Beverage in Waterville in December 2023.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Waterville elevator operator a rare breed
Jason Begin is one of only a few elevator operators in the country, working out of the Cyr Block Professional Building on Main Street in Waterville, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inCommunity
SNAPSHOT: Hundreds raise more than $30K for those with disabilities
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Posted inCommunity
SNAPSHOT: Steeple removed from Vassalboro church
The water-damaged steeple at Vassalboro United Methodist Church was removed Thursday and will ultimately be added the church memorial garden.
Posted inCommunity
GrowSmart Maine opens to hold annual summit Oct. 21
WATERVILLE — GrowSmart Maine’s annual summit — We Get What We Plan For: How Smart Growth Creates Community — is set for Monday, Oct. 21, at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St. Housing, transportation and utilities, food systems, cultural and natural spaces are interconnected and essential community infrastructure. People can learn how integration of […]
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
4 key issues that could decide the 2nd District race, and control of Congress
Guns, abortion, taxes and inflation top the list of key issues in the race for Congress.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Here are the 11 groups pouring millions of dollars into Maine’s 2nd District race
Nearly a dozen outside groups, some affiliated with politically minded billionaires, have spent about $6.8 million on the race, including roughly $3.9 million targeting Golden and $2 million targeting Theriault.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
All eyes on Maine’s 2nd District as race heats up for U.S. House seat
National analysts say the hard-fought race between Jared Golden and Austin Theriault is a toss-up and could decide which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives.
Posted inMaine
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