Councilors were split on whether to support hiring more personnel to staff a third ambulance, voting 3-3 to table taking an initial vote on the proposed budget, with Mayor Mike Morris breaking the tie in favor of postponing the decision.
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Clinton man sentenced in domestic violence incident involving guns, wrecked car, safe
John W. Disney II’s defense attorney says his client’s post-traumatic stress disorder was triggered by a gunshot during confrontation.
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Lisbon man, 33, dies after falling out of a boat on Cobbosseecontee Stream
Chadd Brewin, 33, suffered an apparent medical event while fishing with his father-in-law.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Hallowell convenes horror lovers for Stephen King Day
The day of events included a talk from artist Glenn Chadbourne, who has illustrated multiple King books, and a ‘Carrie’-themed prom.
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Waterville council to consider proposed $64.8 million municipal, school budget
Elected officials will consider putting the city’s third ambulance into service and adding rescue personnel to staff it.
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Waterville man injured after being struck by tractor trailer
Timothy Ferris of Waterville was taken to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor after Friday’s crash.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Former state prosecutor released after child sex abuse material sentence
James M. Cameron, who had been Maine’s former top drug prosecutor, also fled the state while on bail, prompting an 18-day manhunt.
Posted inCentral Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Maine
French bakery to open in Hallowell on Memorial Day weekend
Belle Boulangerie is owned by Ukrainian Galyna Syrota, who formerly owned a popular bakery under the same name in Sebec.
Posted inBusiness, Central Maine Eats, Food & Dining, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Bao & Beyond moves from food truck to Augusta restaurant
The owners of the popular food truck will open an Augusta restaurant and offer an expanded menu along with brunch on Sundays.
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Hallowell drastically cuts recycling facility hours after misuse
North Bay Recycling Center will only be open three hours per week with volunteer monitors stationed outside — mimicking a similar effort in Pittston after long-term misuse at their recycling station.