Neil T. Maclean, 63, has been indicted by a Somerset County grand jury on two counts of arson and one count of attempted murder after he allegedly tried to kill himself and his wife in a fire.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Gifford’s outlines temporary production plans following fire at Skowhegan facility
Gifford’s Ice Cream announced its plans Wednesday to get “back to business” with four production partners until repairs are made to their Skowhegan facility.
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Posted inCommunity, Morning Sentinel
Waterville health center names 3 new board members
WATERVILLE — Three new members have joined HealthReach Community Health Centers’ Governing Board of Directors. Michelle Kelley of Albion works as a postal clerk for the United States Postal Service in Albion. She also brings a background in childcare and customer service, according to a news release from Jessica Billington, centers’ communications specialist. James Higgins […]
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Winthrop center to host 5K Race in Oakland April 30
The race is one of the Sexual Assault Crisis & Support Center’s largest fundraisers and outreach events.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, Local Elections, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Madison residents vote to recall selectman, elect Shawn Bean to take over seat
Residents voted to recall Selectman Glen Mantor in a special election Tuesday, and elected Shawn Bean to replace him, according to preliminary results from the town clerk Tuesday night.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council moves toward ‘compromise’ housing rental rules that drop mandatory registration
The proposed ordinance the council voted on Tuesday asks for voluntary compliance from property owners to register their buildings with the city, whereas the original proposal would have required them to register or be penalized.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
No injuries reported after Skowhegan home heavily damaged by fire
The accidental fire on Tuesday, which officials said was caused by electrical malfunctioning, occurred on Butler Street, just east of Redington-Fairview General Hospital.
Posted inLocal Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock residents pass $2.85 million town budget, reject more medical marijuana stores
There’s one medical marijuana retail store in town and people at the annual Town Meeting on Monday indicated that for now they don’t want anymore.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Waterville film center to host 2023 Oscar party March 12
WATERVILLE — The Maine Film Center’s 2023 Oscar Party is set for Sunday, March 12, at 93 Main St. Attendees can walk the red carpet and have catered refreshments at a gala reception prior to a live broadcast of the 95th Academy Awards, celebrating the best films of 2022. “We’ve shown seven out 10 Best […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville considers expanding its 911 dispatch operation
The Police Department is looking to enlarge its dispatch center following the decision by Somerset County to stop taking 911 calls for 16 communities in Kennebec County, citing staffing challenges.