Some shops are hoping to reopen by early February. Meanwhile, local organizations are collaborating to assist with recovery efforts and prepare for future disasters.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man who reportedly fired at Augusta police, threatened people is dead after shootout
Liban S. Mohamed, 22, died after the Sunday night incident at 132 Northern Ave. in Augusta. Four police officers have been placed on administrative leave with pay, as is standard procedure in such matters.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area school board votes on hiring new school resource officer after rift between sheriff, police chief
After months of discussions, the School Administrative District 54 board of directors decided that the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office will staff the new position, although Skowhegan’s police chief had previously expressed opposition.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan mill redevelopment halts after flood damage, owners urgently seek public loans
The Spinning Mill project suffered millions of dollars in flood damage in December’s historic storm, and its owners are now seeking financial assistance from state, county and town agencies to continue construction.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Solar development in central Maine may open up greener pastures
Jefferson farmer and MSAD 11 teacher Michael Dennett is building his sheep grazing operation on agrivoltaics, the practice of using land for both agriculture and solar energy production.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Facing steep sewer bill hikes, protesting Vassalboro residents seek to recall sanitary board members
Lee Trahan and Rebecca Goodrich are facing calls to resign from the private company that owns the town’s sewage system as residents brace for their next sewer bills to more than double.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Vassalboro woman charged with robbery of Waterville Big Apple store
Casey Glidden, 42, was arrested on a charge of Class A robbery after the multi-day investigation for a suspect, police said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Jan. 12-19, 2024
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Vassalboro man arrested on charge of manslaughter in woman’s campfire death
Travis Mitchell, 31, of Vassalboro, was indicted and arrested Thursday in connection with the death of Liza Bragg, 46, who died last year after sustaining fatal burn injuries from a campfire.
Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Waterville soup kitchen offers a hot meal, a warm place
The Lighthouse Waterville Area Soup Kitchen on Monday opened an afternoon warming center and has launched a new fundraising campaign, the $100 Club, seeking 1,800 people to donate $100 each to fund the kitchen for a year.