Kennebec Water District officials say Tuesday’s break at the entrance to the Shaw’s Plaza shut down water service to customers on both sides of Kennedy Memorial Drive from the Shaw’s Plaza west to the Irving gas station at the top of the hill.
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Augusta man sentenced to 2 years in prison for strangling woman
Damion E. Sidelinger-Hanson, 30, pleaded guilty to a series of charges, including domestic violence aggravated assault and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Unity man held on bail after arrest for allegedly shooting at forest ranger
Sharod D. Parker, 38, was arrested on a charge of reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon as a result of the incident, which drew a heavy response from law enforcement Monday afternoon.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
China Select Board sends budget with 9% increase to voters
Officials say China’s budget is rising for the same reasons as other towns: inflation, the rising cost of labor, and increases in county and school budgets.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine health and human services commissioner is stepping down
Jeanne Lambrew, who led the department through the COVID-19 pandemic, will begin a job at a Washington-based think tank and teach at Harvard University.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Her ‘American Idol’ run has ended, but ‘it’s just the beginning’ for Julia Gagnon
The 22-year-old from Cumberland was voted out of the competition Sunday but will keep singing and could perform once more on the show on May 19.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
About 200 attend vigil at Colby College for those killed in Gaza
Those who spoke during the gathering, organized by the campus groups Colby Action for Palestine and South Asian Society, described the conflict as genocide against the Palestinian people and mourned those who have been killed.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills orders state to find ways to hire, retain more women in construction jobs
The order is intended to address a large gender gap in the construction industry and help the state combat a severe workforce shortage.
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Judge refuses to seal Linda Bean’s will from public view
Judge Carol Emery ruled that a will is a public document, and said if Bean had wanted the distribution of her estate to remain private she could have addressed that during her estate planning.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
MaineHealth helping test new Lyme vaccine
A researcher says earlier tests on vaccine show promise. If proven safe and effective, it could be ready for public rollout in 2 to 3 years.