More than 800 people turned out for the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Kenney Awards at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Jury finds Gardiner man guilty of murder in shooting, machete attack
Dylan Ketcham, 23, was found guilty Friday of three crimes tied to a January 2020 incident in Gardiner. He faces a sentence of between 25 years to life in prison.
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Attorneys argue whether Gardiner shooting, machete attack was premeditated murder or self-defense as case heads to jury
The jury recessed Thursday before reaching a verdict about Dylan Ketcham, who is accused of killing Jordan Johnson and attempting to murder Caleb Trudeau in Gardiner in 2020.
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Winners of 3 awards recognizing contributions of local businesses, entrepreneurs to be decided Friday via text voting
Voting will take place at the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual formal banquet, the Kenney Awards, which returns to the Augusta Civic Center for the first time since 2020.
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Jury in Gardiner man’s murder trial sent home after video, recording system crashes at Capital Judicial Center
This is not the first time the Augusta courthouse has experienced the major technical failure, which prevented proceedings from being electronically recorded and blocked lawyers’ ability to show evidence on monitors, says Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy, who is calling for the system to be replaced.
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Victim testifies he thought he was going to die after Gardiner shooting
Caleb Trudeau testified Tuesday that Dylan Ketcham, who is on trial for murder and attempted murder, shot their friend Jordan Johnson then attacked him with machete in January of 2020.
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Thomas College student who died suddenly was training to become an Oakland police officer
Family and friends of Dustin Allard said the 21-year-old was ambitious and wanted “to make a difference in the lives of others.”
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Kenney Awards to celebrate business accomplishments of business community in Kennebec Valley
The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Kenney Awards returns to a live, formal event at the Augusta Civic Center on Friday, where members will honor award winners for their accomplishments.
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York County Community College lists local honor students
WELLS — Four local students have been made honors for their academic achievements during the 2022 fall semester at York County Community College. They are Lorenna Ambrose of Chelsea, part-time dean’s list; Michaela Bisson of Winslow, dean’s list; Ella Buck of Sidney, part-time dean’s list; and Karin Soucy of Gardiner, part-time dean’s list. […]
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Gardiner officials name temporary police chief, library director to fill in for departing department heads
Detective Sgt. Todd Pilsbury was named interim police chief and Assistant Library Director Dawn Thistle was named interim library director Wednesday as the city works to fill those department head positions.