The Somerset County grand jury indicted 52 defendants on various charges when it met in December, according to the district attorney’s office.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Augusta approves tax break for ‘beautiful’ new plaza project
The tax break is expected to help the $48.5 million proposal move forward at 60 Western Ave.
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Unsigned mailer targets Freedom residents days before solar vote
Voters will decide the fate of the town’s proposed Commercial Solar Ordinance, which has put the Select and Planning boards at odds.
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Maine’s medical marijuana would have testing mandate under new bill
The state’s medical cannabis market does not require testing for chemicals or mold. Industry groups are pushing back against the bill.
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MLK’s assassination in the Kennebec Journal: ‘Grief,’ ‘Chaos’
For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we look back at how central Maine responded to his assassination.
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Central Maine snowmobilers face new, snowless normal
‘Down here in Kennebec County, I’m afraid our years are probably up,’ said Ernest Rice, longtime president of the Belgrade snowmobile club.
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Newburgh man dies after getting trapped while checking pipes, police say
It appears the 73-year-old who lived alone became stuck when his shed door latched behind him.
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Maine State Police overtime sets a new record at more than $10M
An agency leader said some of the top earners could be trying to earn a higher pension, which is generally calculated by taking the average of their highest 3 years of pay.
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Maine hospitals sound alarm about proposed cuts in Gov. Mills’ budget
The reimbursement rate cutbacks would amount to about a 36% cut in Medicaid payments to some doctors, according to hospital operators.
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A PFAS-free fire suppressant made with Maine wood could fight wildfires
The chemical-free extinguisher could move to the market — and onto firefighting airplanes — quickly. But getting it certified will take time and money.