Israel Carpenter, 47, of Main Street, Clinton, faces multiple drug charges. He is being held at Kennebec County jail in Augusta, according to police.
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Two men arrested ‘in the act’ of stealing copper from former Winslow Junior High
Codie Rice, 29, and Brian LeClair, 46, were arrested while cutting copper out of the abandoned building’s classrooms, bathrooms and hallways, police say.
Week In Photos Sept. 6-13, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Reporting Aside: The solace of a back porch
We all need a place to rest, contemplate and block out the worries of the world, Amy Calder writes.
Watch: Fairfield man convicted of assaulting child flees Skowhegan courthouse, nabbed by 2 jurors outside
Nicholas Carter, 31, ran out of the Somerset County Courthouse in handcuffs Wednesday after a jury convicted him of aggravated assault against a 14-month-old child, officials said.
There’s a chance to see the aurora borealis Thursday night in Maine
The forecast suggests Thursday night might be a great opportunity to see the northern lights in parts of Maine.
Public health, privacy concerns raised as Oakland Town Council considers rules for recreational vehicles
Town councilors discussed proposed regulations Wednesday night for living long term in such vehicles, but said they were not ready to vote on an ordinance.
Skowhegan selectmen discuss transparency and ethics at goal-setting session
The Board of Selectmen’s annual goal-setting workshop focused largely on transparency and how to handle conflicts of interest.
Brother of Skowhegan murder victim won’t be prosecuted for courtroom attack on convicted killer, DA says
During the April incident, Clifford Warren jumped the bar and ran toward Jason Servil, who was being sentenced for the murder of Warren’s sister, Alice Abbott.
Update: Waterville Planning Board seeks advice of city attorney in further delay of church rezoning request
The Waterville Planning Board spent nearly an hour Tuesday night discussing the First Church of Waterville’s request that the city rezone properties off Park Street, but the board was not ready to make a recommendation to the City Council.