Maine State Police identified Charles Bellows as the person killed in what authorities have ruled a homicide on Cool Street in Waterville.
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Fayette Board of Selectmen officially opposes sale of Starling Hall
At Tuesday’s public hearing and meeting, the board also said it would work toward renovating the historic building without the use of taxpayer money.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan man, already in prison, sentenced for downtown police chase
Raymond Ellis, 35, is to serve an eight-year prison sentence concurrent to another, longer prison sentence for the January robbery of a Madison convenience store, according to officials.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, Schools and Education
University of Maine system to explore adding a medical school
The state’s public university system has engaged with a national consultant to study the feasibility of establishing a medical school.
Posted inMaine
Maine DEP downplays Brunswick chemical spill risk to private drinking wells
The Department of Environmental Protection plans to ask nearby residents for permission to test their private drinking water wells, but it will not be sampling every one.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Cornel West remains on Maine ballot after review of signatures
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said there were enough valid signatures to qualify the former Harvard professor and independent candidate to run for president.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Bowdoinham to lift its historic Town Hall next week
After previous efforts to fund the repair of the decaying Town Hall failed, Bowdoinham is starting the process of repairing the foundation of the 201-year-old building with future renovation plans in the works.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
COVID-19 cases spike in Maine as wastewater shows ‘very high’ levels of virus
An updated COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be available to everyone ages 6 months and older as soon as next month.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
West Nile virus found in crows in Skowhegan, 2 other communities
At least 10 animals have been reported with the disease in Maine so far this year – more than twice as many as reported last year.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville council votes again to send controversial church rezoning request to planners
The council voted 6-0 Tuesday to refer to the Planning Board for hearing and recommendation a request by First Church of Waterville to rezone Park Street properties so it can expand parking and create auxiliary parish house facilities.