Charles Bellows, 43, was killed by sharp force injuries earlier this week at 119 Cool St. where he was staying with Thomas Lowrie, 41, who is charged with Bellows’ murder.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Things to Do
Watch: Windsor Fair organizers prepare for new Saturday start to kick off 10-day run
The fair, which runs through Labor Day, is offering public Wi-Fi this year and new events, including a manure-throwing contest.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop School Board takes first steps in search for new superintendent
The board heard a presentation Wednesday from a group that could help conduct the search to replace Jim Hodgkin, who resigned effective Nov. 1.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Prices still at record levels as existing-home sales inch up
The latest figures also show a slight increase in inventory.
Posted inBusiness, News
Price of typical Maine home hovering around $400,000, but more are hitting the market
The median home sale price in Maine last month was $399,250 – a 5% increase over July 2023, but a slight dip from the record high of $406,000 reported this June.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days
While most Americans have some degree of immunity from prior infections or vaccinations or both, that protection wanes.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Chicago police say they’re ready for final day of protests at DNC following night of no arrests
On Wednesday night, more than 2,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched peacefully past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville property tax rate increases by 10 cents per $1,000 in assessed valuation
Waterville property owners can expect to receive tax bills in the next couple of weeks that reflect a rate of $20 per $1,000 in assessed valuation.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine man pleads not guilty to killing his prison cellmate in 2022
Carl Williams appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court Thursday and was found competent to stand trial on a murder charge in the death of Renaldo Jones.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston Housing to receive $1.25 million to help seniors in Kennebec, other Maine counties.
The federal funds would allow seniors across five Maine counties to make repairs to promote aging in place.