Farmington police arrested Jacob Danforth, 36, as police responded to a reported burglary and theft at Orchard Street apartment building on Jan. 31, according to Police Chief Kenneth Charles.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Angus King urges Senate to protect the Constitution, reject Trump budget nominee
While Maine’s independent senator joined Democrats in opposing Russell Vought’s nomination, Sen. Susan Collins voted with her fellow Republicans to confirm him.
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Posted inCommunity
Waterville hospice to offer grief support group
Meetings will be held Thursdays beginning March 6.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Ice carousel turns Maranacook Lake into classroom
Maranacook Community Middle School students spent Wednesday learning all sorts of ‘cool’ lessons.
Posted inCommunity
Farmington alliance receives $8K grant from foundation
Selected from a pool of over 100 applicants, the alliance was chosen for its alignment with the foundation’s vision of supporting human wholeness, especially for Maine’s historically least-funded communities and populations.
Posted inCommunity
Gardiner school’s drama club set to present annual musical
“Once Upon A Mattress” will be staged at 7 p.m. Friday and 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville hires firm to search for new city manager
The City Council voted 6-0 Tuesday to hire Eaton Peabody Consulting Group of Augusta for $8,000 to search for a new city manager following Bryan Kaenrath’s resignation.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Lawmakers question Maine educational officials on poor math and reading scores
Department of Education staff said the national scores released last week don’t accurately assess Maine’s innovative teaching methods or locally controlled curricula.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Former administrator faces charge he stole thousands from Pittsfield church
Michael R. Mooney, now 53, of Waterville was hired in 2019 as the administrator at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Pittsfield.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Times Record
Wiscasset pot shop opens pizza joint
A perfect pairing — pizza and cannabis — comes together this Valentine’s Day as business owner Richard Petron expands his presence in the community.