The father of Emahleeah Frost says his daughter, who was shot while in her bedroom, may suffer consequences of the shooting for the rest of her life.
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Kennebec County taps fund balance to reduce property tax
The county’s budget committee now considering the best use of $23 million in federal relief funds Kennebec County expects to receive.
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Kennebec County eyes how its offices will reopen to the public
In the short term, both the Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office and the Probate Court are working out how members of the public will access their offices in the historic Kennebec County courthouse.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Gardiner high-speed chase results in indictments for North Yarmouth man
The New Year’s Eve chase ended after police spun out the vehicle allegedly driven by 43-year-old Jamie Irish in Topsham.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec County budget undergoes first review
County officials are proposing a $14.3 million spending plan, a 5.12% overall budget increase, which could mean nearly a 5.7% hike in what’s raised through property taxes in Kennebec County.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Central Maine residents indicted on fentanyl trafficking charges, could forfeit $75,000
A Kennebec County grand jury indicted more than 20 people recently on drug charges.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta woods fire doused as dry conditions persist across central Maine
A mild winter followed by a dry spring has contributed to brush fires across the region over the last week, but it’s too soon to say if dry conditions will prevail into summer.
Posted inAnimals, Business, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
For Oakland man, trapping beaver a lifelong avocation
Caleb Jones, 28, sets traps in large waterways all over Kennebec County, and helps remove beavers from people’s property, where the rodents chew through trees.
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Two annual honors to be voted on at the Kenney Awards on Friday
The President’s Circle and CYNERGY Young Professional award winners will be selected and honored at the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual event, which is taking place virtually this year.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Health, employment experts address COVID-19 vaccinations at central Maine forum
Representatives from MaineGeneral Health, Northern Light Health and Redington-Fairview Hospital address questions at forum sponsored by Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, Alfond Youth and other area organizations.