Joe Almand was a Skowhegan firefighter when he suffered extensive injuries last year in a fall along the Kennebec River Gorge, but he recovered and set a new path for himself that’s led to the opening of Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe downtown.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Photos: ‘Badges for Baseball’ clinic brings officers, players together on the diamond
Waterville police officers worked this week with young ball players at Maine’s Fenway Premier Baseball Camp in Oakland, and a few former major league players joined them, too. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News, Obituaries
Former Pittsfield police Chief Bickmore dies at 65
Harold “Pete” Bickmore died of cancer Wednesday following a distinguished career with the FBI where he served for a quarter-century before becoming the police chief in Pittsfield in 2016.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Housing projects in downtown Waterville with a total of 84 units set to move forward
The Waterville Planning Board this week gave final approval for Head of Falls Village on Front, Temple and Appleton streets, as well as a housing project for 155 and 165 Main St.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Sports
More than 2,200 athletes to compete in Ironman half-triathlon as race returns to Augusta area
The event was a boon to the local economy last year, bringing $2.6 million to central Maine hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Judge to determine whether teen charged in girlfriend’s death to be tried as juvenile or adult
A final day of testimony was heard Thursday in Waterville in the case of Aidan Grant, 16, who’s charged in the stabbing death of 14-year-old Brooke McLaughlin in Mount Vernon.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Randolph voters pass $2.8 million budget, honor longtime employee
Around 30 residents attended the annual Town Meeting on Wednesday night.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
State prosecutor reveals inconsistencies in stories teen told following death of girlfriend in Mount Vernon
Further details were revealed Wednesday in Waterville during the second day of testimony to determine if Aidan Grant, 16, will be tried as an adult in the death last year of his girlfriend, Brooke McLaughlin, 14.
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Dana Wilde: The heat will kill you
The climate is unraveling here on Earth. This is not a one-off hot summer, Dana Wilde writes.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Thousands expected to turn out this weekend for OakFest 2023 in Oakland
The two-day celebration kicks off Friday evening with a parade downtown.