Nicole O’Donal, 34, was crossing Wilton Road from Mt. Blue Plaza to Walmart when her car was struck on the driver’s side.
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Woman struck in Waterville crosswalk sustains serious injuries
The incident occurred Sunday near First Church of Waterville when the driver of a Jeep tried to go around a vehicle stopped in traffic and struck two people in a crosswalk, sending one by LifeFlight of Maine to a Portland hospital with serious injuries, according to police.
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Posted inNation & World
Israel carries out strike on Beirut, says it killed Hezbollah commander
Israel says it was targeting Fouad Shukur, a top Hezbollah military leader whom the U.S. blames for planning and launching the deadly 1983 Marine bombing in the Lebanese capital.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Vienna man pleads guilty to rash of car burglaries in Augusta, neighboring communities
Gregory Roe, who told the court Tuesday that addiction to drugs prompted him to make bad decisions before apologizing to his victims and family, was sentenced to three years in prison.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
River Fest returns to Skowhegan this week
The multi-day celebration of life on the Kennebec River features dozens of events and activities in downtown Skowhegan.
Posted inNation & World
Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after Trump assassination attempt
Ronald Rowe accepted blame for his agency’s mistakes while also criticizing local law enforcement for a communication breakdown.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
More women ending pregnancies on their own, some with unsafe methods
A new study suggests that some women administered the abortion pills, others drank or used drugs and some resorted to inserting potentially harmful objects into their bodies.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Stores lure back-to-school shoppers with deals and ‘buy now, pay later’ plans
Many appreciate the flexibility, but consumer advocates have expressed concerns that the growth of the payment method may ultimately leave Americans in more debt.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Nation & World
How 2 Syrians in Rome are using hummus to aid war refugees and help migrants integrate
Shaza Saker and Joumana Farho have turned their small business into a support network, all while gaining a foothold in the capital city’s gastronomic scene.
Posted inMaine
Lake Stewards of Maine to conduct plant workshop on Varnum Pond in Wilton
The pond is Wilton’s drinking supply that participants can learn about invasive aquatic species. Preregistration is required for the Aug. 8 event.