A message Mayor Nick Isgro posted on Facebook Monday about the need for more police funding — just a day after a peaceful protest in the city — drew criticism from people who said the timing was inappropriate.
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Clinton teen who drove car in accident that killed 3 released into mother’s custody
Timothy Silva, 17, appeared at court Tuesday afternoon for a detention hearing, where Waterville District Court Judge Charles Dow allowed him to return to his mother’s home in Fairfield while he awaits his next hearing.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Kennebec County officials invite public to weigh in on budget
Winthrop resident Joe Pietroski questioned the need for increases in spending in the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office at a time when people are out of work and can’t afford increasing taxes.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Family mourns man shot in Waterville on Saturday as investigation continues
Dan Tracy, father of Waterville shooting victim Joe Tracy, said his son loved animals, his nephews and nieces, and racing motorcycles, but he did not tell them who shot him or why.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell officials discuss Police Department’s use of restraint, consider training for staff
Officials say nothing appears to be “amiss” with how Hallowell police officers perform their jobs. The scrutiny and training are “preemptive.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner officials continue budget talks
City officials are soliciting public input on the proposed $6.3 million city budget after seeking spending cuts in a bid to minimize property tax increases.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta voting to be consolidated at Civic Center
Social distancing requirements and a lack of poll workers have prompted the city to temporarily move away from ward voting.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Canaan man dies in motorcycle accident in Skowhegan
Skowhegan police Chief David Bucknam said that Michael S. Gilbert Jr. died at the scene of a motorcycle accident on Madison Avenue on Monday afternoon.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell officials move forward with $6.4 million expenditure budget
City officials spoke with officials from Kennebec County concerning its largest budget increase in a decade, which is contributing to an increasing municipal expenditure budget.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Senior High School graduation to include parade of vehicles
This year’s senior class is scheduled to leave the high school at 6:45 p.m. Thursday in 101 vehicles, escorted by police and firefighters, and head to a graduation ceremony at Central Maine Motors Auto Group.