David Bowring, 32, was being sought by officers Monday following an altercation with his girlfriend when he caught a ride with the passing train, Clinton police Chief Stanley “Rusty” Bell said.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council approves housing rental registration ordinance
Councilors met Tuesday to OK the ordinance, which officials say is necessary to ensure rental properties are safe for tenants, and also signed off on a $200,000 grant for the demolition of buildings at the intersection of Front and Temple streets downtown.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta school officials reduce budget proposal without cutting teachers or closing elementary school
The Augusta School Department administrative staff narrowed a projected budget increase from $5.9 million to $1.8 million by drawing on reserves.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Architecture students at UMaine-Augusta to help with renovation of Oakland’s Memorial Hall
UMA students are collaborating with Oakland officials to brainstorm ways to renovate the 1870s structure, which is one of four Civil War memorial buildings in Maine.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police: Woman charged with driving under influence of drugs following Waterville crash
Rebecca Mceachern-Gorman, 29, faces charges after police said she crashed a car into a utility pole on Main Street.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner officials to fill 2 vacancies after city council, school board resignations
The Gardiner City Council is seeking letters of interest from anyone interested in filling vacancies after District 4 City Councilor Marc Rines and Gardiner-area school board member Matthew Marshall resigned before the end of their terms.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Local Government, Maine
Following election controversy, Pittston residents pick new Select Board, school board members
Monday’s election drew 408 voters, with Joe Caputo and Jeff Hanley winning respective seats on the Select Board and school board.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Sen. King gets whirlwind tour of Skowhegan and investments that signal promising future
Independent U.S. Sen. Angus King, whose first professional job was in Skowhegan, was in town Monday to hear how federal money is being invested in projects, including the River Park and redeveloping the former Solon Manufacturing Co. mill.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Two arrested in Skowhegan traffic stop that nets 200 unlicensed marijuana plants in trailer
Working with the U.S. Border Patrol, Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam stopped a pickup truck that was hauling a 21-foot trailer with potted marijuana plants inside.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Elections, Local Government, Maine, News
Incumbent cites experience while challenger says she brings new perspective in race for Washington Select Board
Washington residents will elect municipal officials Friday and gather Saturday for the annual Town Meeting.