Spridal Hubiak, 20, of Waterville, who is accused of killing 52-year-old Angela Bragg, was moved to a jail in Missouri after leading police in Arkansas on a car chase that culminated in an officer-involved shooting.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
At swearing-in ceremony, Augusta councilors pledge to work hard, make residents proud
Augusta city councilors and school board members elected in November took their oaths of office on Thursday.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos Dec. 30, 2023-Jan. 5, 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: Central Maine leaders’ hopes for 2024
While I could tout my hopes for the new year, I thought it would be infinitely more interesting to hear from Waterville area leaders about theirs, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Gardiner gives raises to police officers amid staffing crunch
A new contract, which goes into effect on July 1, will give police officers an average pay increase of 16%.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Overnight work to resume on $60 million Ticonic Bridge replacement project for Waterville-Winslow
Officials from the state Department of Transportation, city of Waterville, Cianbro, Colby College and others have been meeting to ensure the lines of communication stay open about bridge lane closures and other matters and that the public is aware that downtown businesses are open and accessible during bridge construction.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Pittston clerk advances effort to recall selectman while raising concerns about signatures
Interim Town Clerk Christian Jensen urged the Pittston Select Board to seek legal counsel before ordering a special election.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Richmond man arrested after allegedly setting fire to family member’s home
The blaze allegedly set by Robert Jolly, 40, destroyed a house on Arnie Drive and killed a cat. Two people who lived at the home, and their dogs, escaped without injury.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Courthouses in Augusta, Portland reopen after bomb threats prompt evacuations
The threats came a day after Maine’s State House and several others across the country were targeted with hoax bomb threats that authorities say were sent by the same group, highlighting what legislative leaders say is a “concerning and unacceptable trend.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County tallies more than $1 million in public infrastructure damage from flood
The total is expected to increase when all damage reports are filed for representatives from federal and state emergency management agencies to review.