Jonathan Charles Michaud, 43, pleads guilty at U.S. District Court in Bangor, and is ordered to undergo medical or psychiatric treatment.
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Arts council delivers first 50 art kits
Fifty May free “Art Kits for Kids,” focusing on bugs, are available May 26-29.
Wales man rescued from burning home during early morning hours
The man’s house was a total loss following the early Tuesday morning fire, but he was rescued and reported by responders as conscious, alert and breathing.
Tourism council awards funds to Sidney arts center
SIDNEY — Snow Pond Center for the Arts has been awarded $1,662 in sponsorship support funds by the Kennebec Valley Tourism Council in Augusta. The funds are to be used for a marketing video, and will assist in the growth of tourism in Maine’s Kennebec Valley to produce a positive economic impact on the region. […]
Maine Grains founder to speak at leadership luncheon
WATERVILLE — Amber Lambke, founder and CEO of Maine Grains Inc. is to speak during a leadership luncheon Thursday, June 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Amici’s Cucina, 137 Main St. The leadership luncheon is co-hosted by Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce and KV Connect. Lambke will share her vision for the future of […]
Governor surprises garden club members
FARMINGTON — Gov. Janet Mills stopped by the Mt. Blue Area Garden Club’s annual plant sale on May 15, during a hometown downtown walk. The fundraiser helps the garden club raise money to provide two $500 scholarships for seniors at Mt. Blue High School.
At Waterville area municipal offices, differing rules on mask-wearing as officials digest latest pandemic guidance
Some town offices have immediately removed requirements for mask-wearing inside, while others are keeping mask rules in place for now as COVID-19 vaccinations continue.
As state’s mask mandate ends, varied reactions emerge in downtown Waterville
Some local businesses are experimenting with an honor system for mask-wearing, as fully vaccinated people are able to go barefaced at most settings.
Augusta woman hails ‘monumental’ settled case in Maine guaranteeing equal voting rights for those with print disabilities
Voters with print disabilities will continue to have an opportunity to vote absentee electronically, after Lynn Merrill of Augusta and others brought a lawsuit ahead of the primary election last year.
Winslow traffic stop leads to arrest on drug charges
Police: Sean Bourgeois, 31, of Winslow has been charged with aggravated trafficking of scheduled drugs, unlawful possession of a scheduled drug, operating after suspension and using a counterfeit vehicle inspection sticker.