SOUTH CHINA — Sarah Praul, daughter of Erika and Darryl Praul of China, has been named a Commended Student in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program. Praul, a student at Erskine Academy, is among approximately 34,000 commended students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although Praul will not continue […]
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China man arrested after kicking, biting officers at traffic stop of another driver, police allege
Police say Brent Allen Elisens, over the last four to six weeks, has stopped to question police multiple times.
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Oakland-based RSU 18 adopts mask requirements in schools after some parents shout concerns
School district adopts policy Wednesday night as superintendent says practices could be reevaluated at every board meeting, as COVID-19 pandemic conditions change.
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Mobile app to explore area communities offers 3 story trails
Story Trails of Maine, a free mobile application featuring self-guided tours, adventures, and scavenger hunts across different Maine communities, has been developed by Farmington Underground. The app is intended to allow people to learn the stories of various communities, support local businesses, and explore the outdoors with friends and family. “We want to give people […]
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At central Maine seafood eateries, lobster roll sales stay high while live purchases go low
High lobster market prices are being driven by ‘unprecedented demand,’ one expert says, as local businesses see the impact playing out more than a year into the pandemic.
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Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.
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Former China man found guilty in sexual exploitation, abuse trial
Jared Jandreau was found guilty on 22 counts for getting a woman to take and send him sexually explicit images of a 6-year-old girl and one for solicitation of gross sexual assault.
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Prosecutor says texts show former China man repeatedly sought sexually explicit images
Defense attorneys argue that emoji, in text messages between Jared Jandreau and Jessica Cox, that were not preserved by state computer crimes experts mean the intent of the texters can’t be fully determined.
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Former China man on trial for 23 counts of child sex offenses
Jared Jandreau’s co-defendant, Jessica Cox, pleaded guilty to similar charges and was sentenced to serve five years in prison.
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Former Waldo County school director arrested on assault charges involving 13-year-old girl
Kevin Michaud, 58, of China was arrested on one count of simple assault, Class D, and summonsed on a charge of unlawful sexual touching, authorities said.