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Kennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News

Augusta man shot by state police in New York

by Jake Freudberg July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

A New York state trooper shot Paul Gosselin, 63, during an incident Tuesday, officials said.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Skowhegan man held on charges he sexually abused teenage minors

by Jake Freudberg July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

Following a Skowhegan Police Department investigation, Douglas Perkins, 31, was arrested and charged with five counts of sexual abuse of a minor.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Augusta student wins national recognition in American history essay contest

by Cayley Bowman July 3, 2024July 4, 2024

Tristan Morton’s essay on ‘The Stars and Stripes Forever’ by John Phillip Sousa placed second nationally in Daughter of the American Revolution’s essay contest for the sixth grade.

Life & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Central Maine 4th of July celebration draws thousands to Clinton

by Jake Freudberg July 2, 2024July 4, 2024

Two days of events, including a country music concert, parade and fireworks display, were expected to bring about 25,000 people to Clinton on Wednesday and Thursday, organizers said.

Business, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Skowhegan Opera House has a new operator with big plans

by Jake Freudberg July 2, 2024July 3, 2024

Lights Up Productions, which formed in November, signed a three-year lease with the town to renovate and operate the 115-year-old venue.

Kennebec Journal, Maine

Eastbound bridge route connecting Gardiner to Randolph to be closed Monday through Aug. 16

by Emily Duggan July 2, 2024July 3, 2024

Drivers are asked to take alternate routes as the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Bridge is limited to one-way traffic while the Maine Department of Transportation completes a resurfacing project.

Maine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News

Madison man charged with possession of child porn

by Jake Freudberg July 2, 2024July 3, 2024

Lifetime registered sexual offender John Peters arrested on nine counts of possession of sexually explicit material, says Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.