Colby J. Michaud, 31, was found not guilty of kidnapping after the victim testified that she made up some of her allegations out of revenge.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Judge orders competency evaluation for man accused in Readfield murder
Samuel Whittemore, 34, accused of murdering his wife, Margaux Whittemore, 32, in an incident at his family’s Readfield home in which his mother, Dorothy “Darcy” Whittemore was also injured.
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Norridgewock, MSAD 54 dispute declined by Attorney General’s office
The town and school district had asked the attorney general’s office for an opinion about whether a school board member can be employed by a contractor that provides services for the school district.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Morning Sentinel
High school championships focus of Central Maine’s Week In Photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos for Feb. 14-21, 2025.
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Skowhegan mom, daughter fear deportation
Reporting Aside: The duo fled Venezuela and entered the U.S. legally, now they fear being deported as they wait for a court hearing, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Belfast man charged with murder of his wife at a Readfield home
Samuel Whittemore, 34, of Belfast, was charged with murder after Margaux Whittemore, his wife, was found dead outside his parents’ home in Readfield Wednesday.
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Hallowell police staffing slowly rebounds at start of new chief’s tenure
Chris Giles became police chief in December amid union negotiations that brought pay increases for officers to strengthen faltering recruitment efforts.
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Fire destroys Mercer mobile home Thursday morning
Firefighters responded to a fully involved fire, believed to be started by a woodstove, early Thursday morning, a fire official said.
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First Church of Waterville files federal lawsuit against the city
Church leaders say the city has stymied its religious land use by failing to let it remove two buildings from its property.
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Goldfinch Creamery Cafe and Bakery to close Friday in downtown Gardiner
The family-owned and run business, which opened at 316 and 318 Water St. in October 2021, quickly became a popular destination for ice cream, pastries and tea.