The Maine Supreme Judicial Court in a ruling Thursday said the judge who oversaw the trial of Richard Murray-Burns erred in the way he imposed the sentence against Murray-Burns for the 2019 shooting.
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Reporting Aside: Finding calm, and a good conversation, around a spinning wheel
Students in a beginning clay class at the Ticonic Gallery + Studio in the Paul J. Schupf Art Center in downtown Waterville say creating with their hands is therapeutic and satisfying, Amy Calder writes.
Week In Photos March 3-10, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Clark University names local dean’s list students
WORCESTER, Mass. — Five local students have made the 2022 fall dean’s list at Clark University. Ellie C. Hodgkin of Manchester was named to first honors. Anna Pellerin of Winslow was named to first honors. Devlin I. Geisler of Farmingdale was named to second honors. Sam N. Golden of South China was named to second […]
St. Albans nonprofit SKILLS, Inc. adds 2 new programs
ST. ALBANS — SKILLS, Inc. has expanded its community-based services offerings to include community membership, and its employment services line to include career planning. These two new services aim to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism explore their talents and interests, become actively involved in the community, and reach their full potential. […]
Police: Waterville man arrested in armed robbery at Goodwill store
Kevin Lee Barr, 43, faces charges of Class A robbery and Class C unlawful possession of fentanyl powder, police said.
Fire destroys 3 homes on shore of North Pond in Smithfield
The seasonal homes toward the north end of the pond were destroyed Thursday in a blaze that drew at least three-dozen firefighters from the region.
Two men arrested in Waterville following monthslong drug investigation
Acting Waterville police Chief Bill Bonney said the seizure of cocaine, crack, crystal methamphetamine, fentanyl and heroin put “a significant dent in the drug trade in our community.”
State offers support services to furloughed workers at Puritan Medical Products in Pittsfield
State and local officials are looking to assist the 251 employees furloughed by Puritan after the company saw a decrease in demand for the medical swabs it produces.
Culvert project on Webb Road in Waterville nears completion as $12.8 million bridge project project progresses
Part of Webb Road to close April 3 for about 18 months to allow the Maine Department of Transportation to replace two bridges on Interstate 95.