Kevin W. Henderson, 47, among many indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
With new properties in Manchester and Vassalboro, Kennebec Land Trust now has 7,500 acres of conserved land
The 132-acre area in Manchester and 36-acre addition to the Vassalboro Wildlife Habitat to include trails for hiking, cross country skiing and other low-impact recreational activities.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan officials look to transform downtown lot in effort to boost interest in riverfront project
The nonprofit group Main Street Skowhegan plans to develop a portion of a parking lot as green space for people to congregate along the banks of the Kennebec River near where the Skowhegan River Park is to be developed.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board considers proposal to convert vacant building into housing for homeless
Board votes 7-0 Tuesday to recommend the City Council rezone 8 Highwood St., a former office building, to allow for apartments for families and seniors, as well as “crisis housing” for homeless people awaiting permanent housing.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Knife-wielding Augusta man shot by officer at federal building should be detained until trial, authorities argue
Derik Broox Wight, who remains hospitalized a week after the incident, is charged with assaulting a federal officer at the Edmund S. Muskie Federal Building in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Home, outbuildings destroyed in hot, fast-moving fire in Pittston
The cause of the fire that destroyed a home and outbuildings at 11 East Pittston Road on Monday was an unpermitted outdoor burn that got out of control, officials said.
Posted inCommunity, Local Government, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Somerset County commissioners approve $13.3 million budget
The spending package approved by commissioners Monday represents a 4% increase from last year, driven in part by increased labor expenses at the county jail and also a jump in the cost of providing medical services there.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News, Uncategorized
Madison man who drove car involved in fentanyl bust to serve 18 months in prison
Police seized more than a pound of fentanyl after stopping the car in Sidney in March 2021.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Some Litchfield residents ask for Town Meeting vote on future of local animal shelter
The select board has yet to decide if they will provide an option on the warrant to use the Kennebec Valley Humane Society as an alternative to the town’s shelter.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Cony Middle and High School, Madison Area High School evacuated due to bomb threats
The Augusta and Madison-area schools are among several in Maine that were alerted to automated calls about bomb threats on campus Tuesday. It’s unclear who sent the calls and how many schools were affected.