Dylan Ketcham, 23, was sentenced Tuesday for the murder of Jordan Johnson and attack on Caleb Trudeau in January 2020.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Newport home destroyed in fire, no injuries reported
A multi-family home was destroyed in a fire Monday, but residents were able to evacuate and no one was injured, said Newport deputy fire Chief Jared LeBarnes.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police use ‘flash-bang distraction device’ in search of Fairfield home
Several people called 911 on Monday evening after being startled by the sound of the device that was used by police on Elm Street.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Winslow council determines its chairman did not have conflict in awarding paving contract
Criticism had been directed at council Chairman Peter Drapeau for voting to award the contract to Pike Industries even though Drapeau’s company does business with Pike.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
As concerns continue over water quality, group launches protection plan for Messalonskee Lake
The 7 Lakes Alliance has begun a two-year project to reduce erosion along roads and homes that could ultimately lead to algae blooms in the lake.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Convicted bank thief pleads guilty to robbing Waterville Goodwill store with pellet gun
Kevin Lee Barr, who robbed a KeyBank branch in 2018, pleaded guilty Tuesday to also robbing the Waterville Goodwill store last year.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Barry DeLong, longtime Somerset County sheriff, dies at 74
DeLong, who died Friday, had a career in law enforcement that spanned some 40 years, including the last 20 as sheriff, according to his successor as sheriff, Dale Lancaster.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta city, school budget proposal would increase property taxes 4.7%
The City Council is expected to vote Thursday on a proposed $79.7 million budget for 2023-24.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Albion voters approve use of nearly $60,000 for paving projects
The Board of Selectmen is considering using the money at four locations: Quaker Hill Road, Libby Hill Road, East Benton Road and Hussey Road.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County seeks new Emergency Management Agency director
Interviews are underway to fill the vacancy created when Art True stepped down last month after 10 months on the job.