Roberts Hall expects to open in early April to the public for viewing the historic records.
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Waterville Police Department gets first K-9 in more than 30 years
Police Officer Ryan Dinsmore, the department’s canine officer, named the dog Riggs, and the pair will take a 14-week training course at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy starting next month and be ready for service in June.
State police tactical team called to ‘critical incident’ in Pittsfield, authorities say
The Tactical Team and Crisis Negotiation Team, which typically responds in standoff situations, responded to a residence on Detroit Road in Pittsfield.
Week In Photos Feb. 18-25, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Amy Calder: Wishing away the virus won’t make it so
Now, as the omicron variant of the coronavirus seems to be waning, is the worst time to shed our masks, Amy Calder writes.
Adding housing tops Augusta council’s goals for year
Councilors prioritize making Augusta a recovery-ready community to address substance use, creating a low-barrier homeless shelter, and moving ahead with construction of a new police station and development of public transportation.
Men escape after utility terrain vehicle hits thin ice, sinks into China Lake, official says
Thomas Colwell, the driver, suffered a small cut to his forehead in the accident, which occurred after he and Christopher Colwell, 37, were riding near thin ice off Fire Road 61.
Union members hold second rally in ongoing contract dispute with Sappi mill management
Workers line Route 201 in Skowhegan to call for a “fairer” contract, after rejecting earlier proposals from the company.
Gardiner council settles on top goal: hiring a city manager
During the annual goal-setting session, Gardiner elected officials identified priorities for the year, including holding the line on taxes and infrastructure planning.
Strong winds cut power to thousands in central Maine
Utility crews work through Tuesday and Wednesday nights to make repairs and restore power to customers by Thursday morning.