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Winthrop concert benefits Autism Society of Maine

by Chris Bouchard April 2, 2022April 2, 2022

Van der Brew hosted a free concert in honor of World Autism Acceptance Day on Saturday, with donations benefiting the Autism Society of Maine.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel

US Marshals arrest Newport man who failed to register as sex offender in Ohio

by Amy Calder April 2, 2022April 2, 2022

Tyler Miller, 37, formerly an enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army, failed to register as a sex offender in Ohio and fled to Newport.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education

Central Maine school districts turning to emerging bus scanning technology to address safety, driver shortages

by Emily Duggan April 2, 2022April 2, 2022

The technology was originally installed during the pandemic to help with contact-tracing, but officials are now looking at the devices as a way of improving efficiency and safety for students.

Community, Kennebec Journal

Palermo library to hold drive-up chili fundraiser

April 2, 2022March 23, 2022

The Palermo Community Library is sponsoring a drive-up chili fundraiser, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the 2789 Route 3 library. The cost is $7 for a meal with homemade chili (spicy, mild or meatless), according to a news release from the library. Orders will be accepted by calling 207-993-2040, […]

Community, Kennebec Journal

Monmouth Academy team places 2nd in state academic decathlon

April 2, 2022March 28, 2022

The Monmouth Academy Academic Decathlon Team, coached by Cathy and Scott Foyt, placed second in the State of Maine Virtual Academic Decathlon Championship on March 5. The Monmouth team can now compete in the National Academic Decathlon Virtual Championship in April. Monmouth team members won the following medals: Elise Zwetsloot, Allyson Lewis, Sam Schultz (Bronze […]

Kennebec Journal, Maine

West Gardiner budget features firetruck request, increased fuel spending

by Jessica Lowell April 1, 2022April 1, 2022

West Gardiner voters will consider approving plans for a new firetruck, a building for the town historical society and a donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley’s new facility at the upcoming Town Meeting.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime

Lawyers for Waterville man accused of murdering woman argue evidence improperly obtained by police

by Keith Edwards April 1, 2022May 4, 2022

The defense attorneys for Nicholas P. Lovejoy said in court this week that police continued to question him after he said he wanted a lawyer if they were going to talk about Melissa Sousa, who was found dead in the basement of their apartment.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Historic headstone discovered in courthouse basement headed home to Rome

by Jessica Lowell April 1, 2022April 12, 2022

The discovery of a headstone in a disused part of the Kennebec County Courthouse sparked a search by Dan Brunelle, the county’s facilities manager, to return it to its rightful place.