A third man was issued a summons on several charges Monday in Farmington.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Man who ran over Pittsfield police officer’s foot sentenced to 9 months in prison
In June, a jury found Michael Kilgore, 48, guilty of assault on an officer and assault, but returned not guilty verdicts on several other charges from the September 2022 incident.
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Posted inMaine
Aurora borealis alert
The forecast suggest Monday night might a good chance to see the northern lights across Maine.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Two injured in motorcycle-deer crash in China
The crash occurred Saturday morning on Pleasant View Ridge Road, sending the driver and passenger to hospitals.
Posted inMaine, Religion and Values
Fired Maine Catholic priest officially defrocked by Vatican
Anthony Cipolle was fired from the diocese in 2020 after it was revealed that he was having inappropriate relationships with a parishioner, who was later killed by her brother-in-law.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Man injured rescuing dogs as fire destroys Winthrop mobile home
A Winthrop man suffered minor burns while saving his dogs from a burning mobile home this weekend, officials say.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Federal Reserve edges closer to cutting rates. The question will soon be, how fast?
The Federal Reserve is expected to signal this week that it will likely reduce borrowing costs as soon as September.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
UK’s new Treasury chief axes projects, retiree aid; blames inherited shortfall
Rachel Reeves has accused the previous government of covering up the dire state of the nation’s finances.
Posted inCommunity
Wilton church to host blueberry festival Aug. 2, 3
Wilton United Methodist Church Blueberry Festival is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3, at 600 Main St. The two-day event celebrating all things blueberry will kick off Friday with a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pies will cost $16-$18. The lobster roll lunch will […]
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Hartland Landfill fire under investigation
The fire was reported around 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hartland municipal landfill, according to a statement from the town manager.