Man was allegedly swinging a baseball bat at windows, signs, and was aggressive toward responding police.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Augusta to use opiate settlement funds to pay for mental health worker on police calls
The worker would be hired by the city in the hopes of connecting people with substance use disorder with help.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Petition for a recount of the Dresden mineral extraction moratorium vote falls short
The temporary ban, which was approved by a one-vote margin at Dresden’s municipal election earlier this month, prompted gravel pit owner Heather Beasley to challenge the results and seek a recount.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Outdoors
Fly-fishing is largely safe despite recent Kennebec River fatality, says expert
There are several steps, such as wearing a well-fitted wading belt, people can take to make sure they are safe while wading in rivers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Uncategorized
Week In Photos June 14-21, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Waterville native produces film about Donn Fendler’s ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ experience
Ryan Cook has returned to his hometown to launch the world premiere of a film he helped produce, to be shown at the Waterville Opera House July 13 during the 27th Maine International Film Festival.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Vassalboro sewer company to receive municipal funding, raise rates again
The private company that owns the town’s sewer system voted Thursday to raise its sewer rates after town officials decided last week to allocate up to $200,000 of municipal funding to the repayment of an $8 million sewer replacement project.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Local chamber officials ramp up coordination as thousands flock to Augusta-Waterville area for upcoming events
The cities of Waterville and Augusta are prepared, with help from their chambers of commerce, to receive influxes of people for such large events that are increasingly being held in central Maine.
Posted inElection 2024, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Vote recount confirms Denise Tepler as winner of Maine Senate race decided by less than 1% margin
The manual recount was held Thursday at 45 Commerce Drive in Augusta following the close race.
Posted inMaine
Detroit man killed in single-car crash in Burnham, police say
Paul Raye Jr., 18, was killed Wednesday morning in the crash on Winnecook Road, according to the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office.