The two biggest central Maine cities saw post-holiday COVID-19 bumps.
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Commissioners to decide on Kennebec County’s Melville Fuller statue in February
The Kennebec County commissioners have scheduled their discussion and possible vote on the fate of the controversial statue of Melville Fuller for Feb. 16.
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Focus on safety, not writing tickets, advises Maine panel on law enforcement during pandemic
The Criminal Justice Commission on Mitigation of Pandemic Impact has issued a series of recommendations aimed at reducing the overload on the state’s court system.
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KVCC to host Meet the Reps webinar Jan. 20
State representatives, senators to join free Chamber Connection event.
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Snowstorm hits central Maine, Waterville expecting upward of 8 inches of snow
The snow is expected to stop late Saturday afternoon.
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Augusta Fire Department starts COVID-19 vaccinations for local public safety workers
The Augusta Fire Department and Waterville-based Delta Ambulance have started to administer COVID-19 vaccine to public safety workers throughout Kennebec County.
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Augusta man, unable to afford bail, spends 7 months in jail with jury trials delayed
Frank Tripp, accused of assault, won a motion for a speedy trial, but pandemic concerns mean jury trials likely won’t start up until spring.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Not so treacherous Christmas storm hits central Maine
Rain and gusting winds began Christmas Eve and continue through Christmas Day.
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No charges expected in Monday’s two-vehicle crash in Farmingdale
Matthew Votto, 32, of Gardiner, and Cindy Crockett, 63, of Farmingdale, were both taken to Central Maine Medical Center following Monday’s crash.
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Fate of Kennebec County’s Melville Fuller statue debated
A public hearing Tuesday draws a wide range of comments and suggestions about the statue honoring the former chief justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, who presided over the court when the “separate but equal” doctrine was enshrined into U.S. law, paving the way for decades of racial segregation.