Nicholas M. Smith, 33, is charged with aggravated assault and criminal threatening.
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Albion man gets split verdict in sex case involving teen girl
Sean Eori, 44, was found guilty on three counts Friday but not guilty of others.
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Sappi machinists in Skowhegan reject contract offer, authorize strike
Fair wages and work-life balance are among the topics of negotiations IAM Local 2740 members and the company plan to revisit Tuesday, a union representative said.
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Massachusetts man indicted for Athens assault hints at self-defense
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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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.
Posted inMaine Crime
Standish man sentenced to 30 years in girlfriend’s death
Brandon Libby, 37, pleaded guilty to manslaughter last month after a jury couldn’t reach a verdict on a murder charge.
Posted inLocal & State, News
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
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.