A Kennebec County grand jury also handed up indictments for drug trafficking, theft, assault and other charges.
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Skowhegan High to convert some restrooms amid contentious gender-neutral discussion
The Education Policy and Programming Committee met on Tuesday evening to address creation of restrooms that are accessible and safe for all students.
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Driver in Litchfield double-fatal accident indicted on felony manslaughter charges
Shawn W. Metayer, 60, police said, had a blood alcohol level of more than twice the legal limit when he got behind the wheel of a vehicle involved in the accident that claimed the lives of Derek and Stephanie Trudeau.
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Colby receives ‘major gift’ to support civic engagement
The gift from Colby Trustee Seth Lawry and his wife, Cynthia, will create in perpetuity the position of Lawry Family Director of Civic Engagement and Community Partnerships.
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Dana Wilde: Trees in winter sleep deeply, but life is stirring
Trees seem to have a disposition in their bones, as it were, to cooperate with winter, writes Dana Wilde.
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Waterville Charter Commission to continue discussion on ward system
The panel also decided Tuesday to postpone discussion about whether it is a conflict of interest for school employees to serve on the City Council until lawsuits related to that same topic are resolved.
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Cracked pipe in East Vassalboro water system causes confusion, frustration after mixed messaging about boil order
The boil order was lifted Tuesday afternoon at about 4 p.m., an official said.
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Waterville planners reelect Paul Lussier chairman
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday night also voted to approve, with a condition, a request by the Alfond Youth Center to reconfigure vehicle and pedestrian access to its building on North Street.
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Couple to open restaurant, bar, deli, market in downtown Waterville
The Portland Hunt & Alpine Club owners Andrew and Briana Volk are aiming to open Verna’s All Day at the end of the year in the Colby College-owned Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons at 150 Main St. in downtown Waterville.
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Oakland, Winslow aim to start banner programs to honor hometown soldiers
If 32 more people apply for the $130 banners, Oakland would be one of just a handful of Maine municipalities to participate in the Hometown Heroes banner program.