Councilors vote to prohibit vehicles from parking on most streets from midnight to 6 a.m. during the winter months, making it easier and safer for city trucks to plow. The council must hold a final vote to finalize the change.
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Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
Former House member the only challenger to unseat an incumbent in Augusta-area legislative races
A 59-vote margin separated Republican Randall Greenwood and incumbent Independent Kent Ackley for the House District 82 seat.
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Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Politics
Kennebec County chooses Ken Mason for a second term as sheriff
Mason was challenged by Michael Sayers of Rome, a former deputy in the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office who now works for the Oakland Police Department.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Police: Richmond man found dead in apartment with woman died by self-inflicted gunshot
State Police spokesperson Katy England said Dana Shulman, 49, shot himself and the circumstances around the death Robin Bowler, 47, are still being investigated.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield woman killed in single-vehicle accident in Palmyra
Somerset County Chief Deputy Michael Mitchell said in a media release on Wednesday that speed and alcohol were not considered factors in the crash and the investigation is ongoing.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Elizabeth Mitchell wins second term as Kennebec County probate judge
Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell and Kevin Sullivan squared off in a repeat of the 2016 race, with Mitchell winning the seat for a second time.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Augusta’s Hussey Elementary School reports a positive COVID-19 case
It is the second case reported in Augusta’s district, while cases have been reported in Rangeley schools, Farmington-based RSU 9 and SAD 46/AOS 94.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Political newcomer Allen wins at-large seat on Augusta City Council
Courtney Allen squared off against former City Councilor Harold Elliott Jr. for the at-large spot vacated by Darek Grant.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
Cusick, White reelected to Gardiner at-large seats; newcomer Sergent takes third seat
Tim Cusick and Maryann White are elected to their third terms on the Gardiner City Council; Penny Sergent wins the third at-large seat in her second try at a City Council seat.
Posted inElection 2020, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Fairfield residents elect incumbent to Town Council, newcomers to school board, water district
Residents elected incumbent Town Councilor Mark Cooper, 55, to serve a three-year term. Cooper was appointed in August after former Councilor Courtney Chandler resigned in July due to scheduling conflicts.