Derek Taylor, 40, who a judge said has an ‘abysmal’ criminal history, was found guilty, in two trials, of domestic violence aggravated assault, domestic violence assault and criminal threatening.
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Benton man who allegedly ‘tortured’ woman withdraws pleas after judge rejects deal
Christopher S. Groves, 28, withdrew a no-contest plea to domestic violence charges after a judge rejected a proposed plea bargain resulting in 90 days behind bars.
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Here’s a round-up of local election results from around central Maine communities
These unofficial municipal election and school district budget validation results were reported from around central Maine.
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Lawrence High School recognizes top 10 seniors for class of ’24
Hallie Firmage is named valedictorian, and Gavin Lunt salutatorian.
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Anson man indicted on charges of tampering with victim, soliciting murder after domestic violence incident
Brian D. Cloutier, 61, of North Anson, was indicted on charges related to the alleged assault in March and subsequently attempting to tamper with the alleged victim, according to court records.
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Benton festival celebrates return of ‘fish that feed all’
Alewives caught on livestream make video appearance at Benton Town Office, as they make their way up the Sebasticook River.
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Chelsea man indicted for alleged machete attack
The 22-year-old victim was allegedly chopped at multiple times by another man with an 18-inch rusty machete.
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Local Scouters receive Silver Beaver award
Two local Scouters, Kelly Pillsbury of Benton and Joseph Poulin of Oakland, from the Kennebec Valley District of Pine Tree Council, in January received The Silver Beaver, the highest award a local council can bestow upon a volunteer Scout leader. Kennebec Valley District delivers Scouting in Kennebec, Lincoln, Knox, Somerset, and Franklin counties, according to […]
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Maine rivers presentation set in Benton March 20
BENTON — The Sebasticook Regional Land Trust continues its 2024 Speaker Series with a talk by Landis Hudson, executive director of Maine Rivers. The talk is set for 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Benton Grange on River Road. Hudson will discuss improvements in the health of Maine’s rivers over the 50 years since […]
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Litchfield man indicted on charges he kidnapped, assaulted woman in Chelsea
Joshua L. Tilley, 40, allegedly approached the woman while she was sleeping in a trailer, called her names and threatened to kill her if she made noise, according to an affidavit.