Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Hartland man charged in string of burglaries, thefts in St. Albans
Guy Maloon II, 35, was arrested last week following an investigation by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office in response to break-ins reported in August and September.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Social media, increase in property taxes worked against Winslow leaders seeking reelection
There was an anti-incumbent mood among voters this week when they chose to elect three political newcomers to the Town Council and one to the School Board.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Sales of ‘Lewiston Strong’ shirts raise more than $176,000 for those impacted by shootings
Natalie Beaudoin, 17, a senior at Lewiston High School, is one of several people across Maine to have designed clothing to sell as fundraisers in the wake of the Oct. 25 killings.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Police: Skowhegan man faces several charges after leading officers on chase through downtown area
Raymond Ellis Jr., 34, was being held Thursday at the Somerset County Jail in Madison after the pickup truck he was driving hit several vehicles, including three belonging to law enforcement agencies, officials said.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Trial begins for Augusta man accused of killing Richmond photographer over salacious images
Tyon Shuron is accused of murdering Andrew Sherman at Sherman’s Richmond home in 2019 and trying to compel a witness to change the story she told police.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Board of Appeals upholds approval of Gardiner Green apartments
The city’s Planning Board did not err when it decided the developer had shown the financial and technical capacity to complete the Dresden Avenue project, the Board of Appeals ruled.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council adopts winter plan to help homeless
Councilors on Wednesday postponed indefinitely a proposal to buy yurts to house homeless people now living in tents on city property near the Kennebec River.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Alfond Center in Waterville to host its annual community dinner
The Alfond Youth & Community Center on North Street is expected to have up to 1,000 people attend the 99th annual Holiday Community Dinner on Thursday.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Somerset County voters appear to reject making register of deeds an appointed position
Preliminary results show county voters want the register of deeds to remain an elected role. Voters in Fayette, Richmond and elsewhere weighed in on their own referendum questions.