The night before the Feb. 25 standoff with officers, the parents of Gregory Lasselle had called Pittsfield police concerned about his ‘state of mind.’
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Ukrainian college students in Maine network together, struggle with separation from families
Two students from Ukraine this week shared what it is like to be away from their home during the Russian invasion of their homeland.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Morning Sentinel
Amy Calder: A little thank you can go a long way
Volunteers at the Universalist Unitarian Church in Waterville have been making bag lunches for school staff and bus drivers as a way to thank them for their work during the pandemic, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Feb. 25-March 4, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Father of Ayla Reynolds argues against expansion of wrongful death lawsuit
Lawyer for Justin DiPietro asks a judge to set aside new claims against DiPietro and reject efforts to add his sister and mother to the lawsuit against him.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Bridge connecting Waterville and Winslow to remain open during construction
Officials in both communities sought to close the Ticonic Bridge to traffic, in part to speed up the construction timeline, but Maine Department of Transportation says it plans to keep it open to vehicles.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Somerset County grand jury indicts 22 on drug, assault, other charges
The grand jury recently handed up the indictments against people who authorities say committed more than 60 offenses in the county.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Thorndike to vote again on long-contested sand and salt shed
A building was approved last year at the annual town meeting but cost estimates have shifted and residents will choose between two options at a special meeting Saturday.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Waterville issues March 4 parking ban
Waterville Public Works asks that the Concourse and Downtown be kept clear of parking from midnight to 6 a.m. on Friday, March 4, to allow for snow clean up by the crew. Overnight parking is permitted at the Head of Falls Municipal Parking Lot. For more information, call the department at 207-680-4744.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Two hurt in fire and apparent explosion that destroy Palmyra home
The two who suffered burns Tuesday night were among five people who escaped the home on Meadow Lane, which is off Wyman Road in Palmyra.