The event, now in its sixth year, aims to remember those who have died from causes related to substance use disorder and raise awareness about how the condition affects Somerset County.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Saying goodbye to Bitsy
There’s no pain like that which comes from losing a beloved pet, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
One injured, I-95 partly closed after tractor-trailer crash near Pittsfield
A box truck and a tractor-trailer veered off Interstate 95 in a crash that partly shut down traffic for about four hours, authorities say.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
One man arrested, drugs seized in Palmyra drug bust
A Massachusetts man who was arrested in the Palmyra home Thursday after a search warrant was executed was being held on $250,000 bail at the Somerset County Jail.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Schools and Education
With too many applications for housing, this Maine university moves some students to Best Western hotel
The University of Maine at Augusta’s enrollment has increased steadily over the years, and the incoming class has 300 students, or 17% more than last year’s entering class, according to officials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Hodgkin out Friday as superintendent of Winthrop Public Schools
Jim Hodgkin, who was planning to step down Nov. 1 and expecting to help with the school district’s transition to an interim superintendent, was told last week that his contract would be terminated Aug. 30.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Gardiner man indicted on murder charge in death of father
Gregory Fisher, 52, of Gardiner, faces charges of intentional or knowing murder in the July death of Alfred MacMaster, 75.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Fairfield woman pleads guilty to home burglary, theft
Rebecca O’Clair, 41, will serve just over nine months in prison and pay more than $7,000 in restitution for the stolen items.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Odd & Unusual Show brings eclectic vendors to Augusta Civic Center
Sellers of animal bones, homemade jewelry, paintings, clothing and jars filled with everything in between line the walls at the center.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Things to Do
Harmony Free Fair opens Friday for 4-day run
The fair will include a demolition derby, truck pulls, blacksmith demonstrations, live music, food and fireworks.