Rashaad McKinney, 28, was sentenced to 77 months in prison for his role as a “straw-purchaser,” paying drugs or cash for firearms.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Workers repair Waterville water main break off Kennedy Memorial Drive
Water service was restored late Tuesday to businesses in Shaw’s Plaza and those on Kennedy Memorial Drive after workers repaired a 12-inch water main break at the entrance to the plaza that was reported around noon.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville police Officer Timothy Hinton, dispatchers honored
Waterville police Chief Joseph Massey presented Officer Timothy Hinton with the Police Department’s Medal of Valor on Tuesday for his work during a high-speed chase Dec. 22, 2019, in which Hinton was shot twice.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Gardiner officials consider ordinance changes to include marijuana establishments
The proposed ordinance change details where and under what circumstances marijuana-related businesses may operate in Gardiner.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Mourners celebrate life of sisters Ashlin and Emily Baker in Fairfield
Emily Baker, 14, and Ashlin Baker, 12, who were recently killed in a car crash, were honored Tuesday morning with songs, slideshows and prayers at a celebration of life at Lawrence High School in Fairfield.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Solar power project to offer savings in Augusta, Kennebec County
The Greater Augusta Utility District, the city of Augusta and the Kennebec County commissioners have signed on to a deal to generate solar power.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
Gen. Farnham addresses military funding, veterans assistance in speech to Maine Legislature
The adjutant general of the Maine National Guard gave the State of the National Guard report Tuesday to a joint convention of the House and Senate in Augusta.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Waterville businesses without water as crews work to fix main break
The water main break at the entrance to Shaw’s Plaza off Kennedy Memorial Drive occurred around noon and crews shut off water service at 4 p.m. and it is expected to be off for at least several hours.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Fire marshals probe Saturday fire at Mid-Maine Construction in Gardiner
Gardiner police Detective Sgt. Todd Pilsbury said the fire that damaged some wooden pallets appeared to be started with newspaper and cardboard.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Third site may join debate over new Augusta police station location
City leaders, criticized for a lack of public input, to hold a public hearing Feb. 27 over the former Hannaford location on Willow Street just across Cony Street from Augusta City Center on the east side of the Kennebec River.