Joseph Savoy of Madison was driving a pickup truck on White School House Road when it was struck by a car that did not yield to him, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Maine’s shelters are in crisis as homelessness surges
With the state’s homeless shelters struggling, legislators have what might be their final opportunity Friday to prevent some shelters from closing for good.
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Suspect in police chase indicted on new charge of attempting to set dog on fire with tequila
In October 2020, Christopher T. Farrow led police on a chase across central Maine and fled the state before he was arrested in Vermont months later.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan selectman’s company awarded contract for overseeing new athletic complex construction
Wentworth Partners & Associates, run by Selectman Steven Govoni, was the only company to submit a bid for the clerk of works contract.
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How sweet it is: Winslow student crowned 2024 American Honey Princess
Of America’s roughly 200,000 beekeepers, less than 1% are in Maine. Lainey Bell aims to change that through her newfound royalty.
Posted inCommunity, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Elks Riders to host Spring Blessing of the Bikes on Saturday in Vassalboro
The event, which raises money for local charities, includes a free meal (donations accepted) and an open house for viewing antique vehicles, in addition to the blessing of motorcycles and Jeeps, performed by an ordained chaplain.
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Somerset County Superior Courthouse in Skowhegan to get $45 million replacement
The Superior Courthouse is to be replaced with a three-story, 30,000-square-foot addition to the District Courthouse across the street, which the Maine Judicial Branch says is necessary to upgrade the facility built in 1873 and increase efficiency.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Ever have $2 million in illegal drugs sent to your house by mistake? Someone in Winslow did.
Police are investigating the shipment of the potent synthetic opioid, which has a street value of up to $2 million.
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Oakland residents approve $8 million budget at town meeting
Some residents questioned the town’s plans to buy three police cruisers and 11 rifles, as well as about $30,000 in funding for local conservation organizations.
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Waterville City Council debates proposed $62 million budget
Four people spoke during a 15-minute public hearing on the proposal, and councilors later spent a good amount of time discussing the budget.