Jesse J. Harvey, 31, sexually assaulted an extended family member when she was 12 years old, according to prosecutors.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine’s Child Development Services is struggling to pay its contractors on time
After significant turnover in the finance office, Maine’s Department of Education says CDS has experienced ‘widespread’ issues with paying some of its 345 contracted providers on time.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Sen. Collins undecided after meeting with Trump defense nominee Hegseth
Collins said she pressed Hegseth on allegations of heavy drinking and mistreatment of women, including a rape allegation made in 2017.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Mistrial declared in trial of man charged with murder in Edgecomb toddler’s death
Superior Court Justice Daniel Billings said the jury was tainted by outbursts from the girl’s mother and declared a mistrial in the state’s case against Tyler Witham-Jordan in the death of 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan in 2022.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Wednesday morning fire burns garage in Richmond
The fire started at a home garage across the street from the Richmond Fire Department and no injuries were reported.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan plow truck hits, injures woman walking in a road
Police Chief David Bucknam said the 31-year-old woman was walking on Madison Avenue wearing dark-colored clothing when a plow on the truck clipped her.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Recently elected Ken Gagnon resigns from Waterville City Council
Gagnon, who represents Ward 5, had served in the seat only since April after having been chosen in a special election.
Posted inMaine, News
Tens of thousands without power after wind, rainstorm moves through Maine
More than 60,000 Versant customers and 20,000 CMP customers are in the dark this morning.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
‘Wicked’ is a box office hit, and 2 Mainers helped make it happen
Cinematographer Alice Brooks and singer Meg Doherty both played behind-the-scenes roles in the 2024 musical, which is on track to be the biggest movie of the year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine got only one bid on its latest 10-year liquor contract
The state wouldn’t discuss the negotiations, but experts say that having a single bidder undermines competition and increases the need for transparency.