Clinton man arrested, charged with evading arrest, injuring officer

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Published
January 26, 2021

Clinton man arrested, charged with evading arrest, injuring officer

James H. Simonson, 60, was wanted in Somerset County on a warrant for failing to appear in court on a drug trafficking charge.
Published
December 31, 2020

Morning Sentinel Photos of the Year 2020

A look at some of the best images captured by Morning Sentinel photographers Michael G. Seamans and Rich Abrahamson during 2020.
Published
December 21, 2020

Augusta Fire, Delta Ambulance, to administer COVID-19 vaccine to public safety workers

Officials expect to get vaccine this week and start giving it to public safety workers soon afterwards.
Published
December 17, 2020

Tail end of East Coast snowstorm spreads light snow over central Maine

The Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan areas appeared to have missed the brunt of the storm as only a few inches of snow fell and no serious accidents were reported by mid-afternoon.
Published
November 30, 2020

As season turns stormy, central Maine officials consider public shelter options

Local emergency managers are making plans to provide shelter for residents this winter if needed as COVID-19 continues to sicken people across the state.
Published
November 25, 2020

Northern Light Health increases capacity to deal with Maine’s COVID-19 uptick

Waterville's Inland Hospital and Pittsfield's Sebasticook Valley Hospital are working with Bangor's Eastern Maine Medical Center within the Northern Light system, officials said Wednesday.
Published
November 22, 2020

Turkey supply meets Thanksgiving demand in central Maine

Despite fears of shortages, turkeys remain available across central Maine in a variety of sizes in a year when smaller gatherings are encouraged.
Published
November 21, 2020

Central Maine communities rethink winter holiday celebrations

With a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in Maine, communities and families are finding new and less risky ways to celebrate the holidays.
Published
November 18, 2020

Maine officials hoping federal relief efforts will help state

The director of the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future stressed the importance of continuing to focus on economic growth even as Maine struggles with widespread COVID-19 infections.
Published
November 12, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread, who enforces mask mandates in central Maine?

Local officials continue to rely on education and voluntary compliance with public health orders to wear face coverings, even as rallies against wearing masks continue.