United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s “Packs for Progress” event sees only a third of its usual number of sign ups.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Massachusetts man pleads guilty to stealing guns from Waterville store
Ryan Ansart, 22, and a coconspirator stole 15 firearms from J.R.’s Trading and Pawn Shop in 2022.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville homicide victim described as ‘loyal friend’ who struggled with substance use
Charles Bellows, 43, was killed by sharp force injuries earlier this week at 119 Cool St. where he was staying with Thomas Lowrie, 41, who is charged with Bellows’ murder.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Things to Do
Watch: Windsor Fair organizers prepare for new Saturday start to kick off 10-day run
The fair, which runs through Labor Day, is offering public Wi-Fi this year and new events, including a manure-throwing contest.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Winthrop School Board takes first steps in search for new superintendent
The board heard a presentation Wednesday from a group that could help conduct the search to replace Jim Hodgkin, who resigned effective Nov. 1.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville property tax rate increases by 10 cents per $1,000 in assessed valuation
Waterville property owners can expect to receive tax bills in the next couple of weeks that reflect a rate of $20 per $1,000 in assessed valuation.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine man pleads not guilty to killing his prison cellmate in 2022
Carl Williams appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court Thursday and was found competent to stand trial on a murder charge in the death of Renaldo Jones.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Lewiston Housing to receive $1.25 million to help seniors in Kennebec, other Maine counties.
The federal funds would allow seniors across five Maine counties to make repairs to promote aging in place.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan’s Spinning Mill redevelopment back on track
The project’s developer said he expects a portion of the building in downtown Skowhegan to open later this year, after it sustained major flooding damage in December.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Oakland officials discuss how to regulate recreational vehicle occupancy
Oakland Code Enforcement Officer Nate Smart told the Town Council on Wednesday that he has received complaints about people living long-term in recreational vehicles, campers and trailers that are meant for seasonal occupancy.