An aerial survey confirmed 3,000 acres of Maine’s forest were damaged by spruce budworm in July. Modeling indicates 178,000 acres are at risk of defoliation from budworm larvae that will emerge next spring.
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Waterville man sentenced to serve 10 years for assaulting 4-year-old and her mother
Kevin C. Simpson’s jury trial was scheduled to begin Monday morning, but before jurors entered the courtroom at the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta, Simpson, 38, and his lawyer struck a plea deal with the state’s prosecutor.
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UMaine Extension offers webinars on demand bundles
University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering eight new bundles of prerecorded webinars on gardening-related topics. The On Demand Webinar bundles include three-to-four webinars and related resources that can make good gifts for gardeners, according to a news release from Melissa Arndt, director of marking and communications, University of Maine Cooperative Extension. New topics include: […]
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Sand Buckets and Clear Paths Program helps Augusta residents after storms
AUGUSTA — The seventh annual Sand Buckets and Clear Paths Program aims to support Augusta residents age 60 and older, who have a disability or physical limitations that prevent them from clearing their pathways or obtaining sand for winter safety. This program is a partnership between Augusta Age-Friendly, Augusta Parks and Recreation, Augusta Police Department, […]
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MaineGeneral, Colby College revive walking program
WATERVILLE — MaineGeneral Health’s Peter Alfond Prevention & Heathy Living Center has restarted its Colby College Walking Program at the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, 4900 Mayflower Hill Drive. The program was suspended for several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is for those age 55 and older. Community members may walk from […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Two towns, one department? Shared chief says Monmouth, Winthrop police should merge
Chief Paul Ferland said he is ‘convinced a full consolidation of both agencies into a single police department would benefit both communities.’
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Two guns, cash stolen in burglary at Temple home
Both rifles were found in the yard Sunday, according to the victim, Sheriff Scott Nichols said.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Driver killed in crash on Trafton Road in Waterville
Police have yet to identify the victim in the crash, which they said occurred at about 4:30 a.m. Monday.
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Augusta considers exchange program that would pay to get used hypodermic needles off city streets
The city could partner with a needle exchange program to offer people 5 cents for each used needle they turn in.
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Moscow warns U.S. over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with long-range weapons
President Biden authorized use of a powerful American weapon for limited strikes inside Russia in response to North Korea’s deployment of thousands of troops to aid Moscow.