Raymond Ellis, 35, of Skowhegan, was convicted Thursday on charges of robbery, criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, and theft by unauthorized taking in connection with the Aug. 5, 2023, robbery of the Madison convenience store.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Chelsea man sentenced for 2023 machete attack in Augusta
Elias M. Rodriguez, 25, was sentenced to a six-year prison sentence, with all but 18 months of that time suspended, and two years of probation, after pleading guilty to a Class B charge of aggravated assault.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Tension lingers after Winthrop School Board members approve revised budget
The Winthrop School Board reached agreement Wednesday on the spending plan for the town’s schools and are sending the budget to the Town Council for consideration, but School Board Member Ivy Corliss remains unsatisfied with the information she has received about the schools’ transportation department.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan Farmers’ Market to collaborate with local pantry, expand match for federal assistance
The market, in collaboration with a state group, was awarded a grant of $8,850 to provide produce and education for a Skowhegan food pantry and help fund its match for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Morning Sentinel, Op-Eds
Reporting Aside: The importance of a road in keeping us together
A December storm washed out a road in rural central Maine, making it impassable for months. When it reopened this week, residents got together for a celebration, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Jury trial begins for Skowhegan man charged with robbing Madison Big Apple store
During the first day of the scheduled three-day trial, the defense attorney for Raymond Ellis, 35, focused on the lack of credibility of two other suspects who admitted to the robbery and authorities’ investigation of the case.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
By 1-vote margin, Dresden residents approve contentious quarry pit moratorium
The controversial moratorium ordinance, approved in Tuesday’s election 241-240, stops any new quarries from obtaining permits in Dresden for 180 days.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Meridians in downtown Fairfield to reopen with modified name, new kind of menu
Meridians: The Bar is set to open at 166 Main St. on June 21. Its shop, formerly across the street, has been moved to the restaurant’s lounge.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Cyrway defeats Perkins in Republican primary for state Senate seat in central Maine
Scott Cyrway received 54% of the vote in District 16, compared to Mike Perkins’ 45%, and will now face Winslow Democrat David LaFountain in the Nov. 5 general election.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Winslow voters approve $20 million school budget after council initially voted it down
After months of debate about added student support positions and an unprecedented council vote, residents handily approved Winslow’s school budget.