A 32-member task force is soliciting feedback in its effort to recommend changes, which could include shutting down state’s only youth prison, to how Maine treats youthful offenders.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Heater causes small fire at UMA library
Augusta Fire Department Battalion Chief John Bennett said a heater caught on fire this morning, but burned itself out before causing major damage.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Natural resources of greatest concern, according to Fayette residents
In addition to a completed survey, Fayette collected input for a new draft of its comprehensive plan during a vision meeting this week.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Mercer residents question selectmen about conflicts of interest
Most of the complaints were aimed at the first selectman, Vernon Worthen, who until recently held a plowing contract with town.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Skowhegan area school board establishes nickname-selection protocol
The board will be discussing the timeline for the protocol in which students have a significant say at the Dec. 5 meeting.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Colby’s Dare Northward Campaign hits $500 million mark
Contributions have come from more than 20,000 donors and have already had a tremendous impact on students, faculty, staff and community members, according to the college.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Blaze damages attic of Skowhegan residence at Tessier Farm
The fire was reported late Wednesday night at a home on 337 Malbons Mills Road, which is also the site of Tessier Farm.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Mount Vernon farmers gift Waterville with Christmas tree
Scott and Betsy Herrick and John Watson, of Mount Vernon, donated a 27-foot-tall Fraser fir to the city of Waterville for the holiday season.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Anson stabbing victim leaves hospital against medical advice
James Andrew Tucci, 34, of Anson, was in the intensive care unit at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor since being taken there after he was stabbed late Saturday.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Smithfield man found dead near partially submerged car in East Pond
The death of Matthew Pratt, 88, of Cardinal Lane, is being considered by the state Medical Examiner’s Office as an unattended death.