All photos by Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel
Morning Sentinel
News and information from the greater Waterville area.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Jay man arrested after late-night car chase through central Maine towns
Zacheriah Adams, 33, of Jay, was arrested after police laid down spike mats, causing the pickup truck he was driving to stop.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos June 7-14, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Jury convicts Skowhegan man in robbery of Madison Big Apple store
Raymond Ellis, 35, of Skowhegan, was convicted Thursday on charges of robbery, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, and theft by unauthorized taking in connection with the Aug. 5, 2023, robbery of the Madison convenience store.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Photos: Crew works hard to build stone walls at Waterville Gifford’s miniature golf course
The course at 170 Silver St. is open for play while the work is being completed. A pond and waterfalls are planned as part of the upgrade. All photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan Farmers’ Market to collaborate with local pantry, expand match for federal assistance
The market, in collaboration with a state group, was awarded a grant of $8,850 to provide produce and education for a Skowhegan food pantry and help fund its match for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Morning Sentinel, Op-Eds
Reporting Aside: The importance of a road in keeping us together
A December storm washed out a road in rural central Maine, making it impassable for months. When it reopened this week, residents got together for a celebration, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Jury trial begins for Skowhegan man charged with robbing Madison Big Apple store
During the first day of the scheduled three-day trial, the defense attorney for Raymond Ellis, 35, focused on the lack of credibility of two other suspects who admitted to the robbery and authorities’ investigation of the case.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Here’s a round-up of local election results from around central Maine communities
These unofficial municipal election and school district budget validation results were reported from around central Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Meridians in downtown Fairfield to reopen with modified name, new kind of menu
Meridians: The Bar is set to open at 166 Main St. on June 21. Its shop, formerly across the street, has been moved to the restaurant’s lounge.