Heather Gilbert, 43, of Waterville has been charged in connection with a report Monday of a false $100 bill being spent at J&S Oil on Bay Street.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta’s first retail medical marijuana stores approved by Planning Board
Three medical marijuana stores received conditional use approvals from the board, but still must show compliance with new city licensing requirements.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fire destroys workshop buildings in Winslow but firefighters save nearby house
A fire Wednesday afternoon tore through two attached workshop buildings near an old farmhouse at 627 Abbott Road, destroying the buildings, but firefighters were able to prevent the blaze from spreading to the house.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Identities of victims in Clinton wagon crash released
Clinton police Chief Rusty Bell said two women remained hospitalized Wednesday after the crash Sunday in which a horse-drawn wagon carrying four passengers struck a utility pole, parked car and another utility pole before coming to rest in the street.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
China Road in Winslow reopens after hydraulic fluid spill prompted closure
Winslow police Chief Shawn O’Leary said Wednesday that about 15 gallons of hydraulic fluid were spilled in the roadway for about 3,900 feet, between South and North Reynolds roads and Pattee Pond Road.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop voters approve $12.1 million school budget on second try
Residents turned down the school during June 11 validation referendum.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Clinton residents clash with manager over prohibition of petition-signing at town dump
Earla Haggerty, Clinton’s town manager, said that having citizens conduct business not related to dumping trash at the transfer station poses a safety risk to the town.
Posted inAnimals, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville animal shelter bulging with cats
Lisa Oakes, executive director of the Humane Society Waterville Area, says she hopes people will adopt more than 100 cats and kittens Saturday at the Clear the Shelter event.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Hallowell City Council looks to improve pedestrian access to boat launch
Councilors directed City Manager Nate Rudy to discuss changes to projects with state agencies that could improve pedestrian access to the state boat launch.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Police: At least one woman was standing through sunroof when car crashed in Mount Vernon
Police said speed and alcohol appear to be contributing factors in the single-car crash that sent two women to Central Maine Medical Center.