Two schools in Litchfield were briefly put into lockout mode Thursday in an “abundance of caution,” as police continue their search for three people allegedly connected to a gunfire incident in Skowhegan.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Weissenfels hitting stride as acting town manager in Litchfield
Deputy Town Manager Kelly Weissenfels was appointed acting town manager in late June after longtime Town Manager Trudy Lamoreau became ill.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Winthrop man indicted on rape, kidnapping charges
Jon L. Westerlund, 35, was one of several area residents indicted last week by a Kennebec County grand jury.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Aidan Shannon earns rank of Eagle Scout
Aidan Shannon of Litchfield was presented Scouting’s highest honor, the Eagle Scout rank. He is a member of Winthrop Troop 604. The ceremony was held Aug. 22 at the Shannon home in Litchfield, according to a news release from Chuck Mahaleris with the Kennebec Valley District, Boy Scouts of America. His project was to build […]
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Gardiner motorcycle crash victims remembered as loving young couple
The families of Anthony Fournier and Krissy Doughty remembered them as a couple who were living their lives to the fullest.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Litchfield voters approve $2.2 million in spending, ordinance changes
About 54 voters took part in the town’s annual Town Meeting, held Saturday morning in a barn at the Litchfield Fairground.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Litchfield’s delayed Town Meeting set for Saturday
This year the meeting will take place at the Litchfield Fairgrounds to ensure voters are able to maintain a safe distance from each other at the annual budget vote.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Vocal bystanders can help those targeted by hateful words, actions
A swastika painted in front of a Bangor synagogue is just the latest attempt to try to frighten and degrade a minority community.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Monmouth man killed after single-vehicle crash in Litchfield
Kennebec County Sheriff’s Lt. Chris Read said Jeremy Kenney, 45, was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle went off the road and hit a tree.
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RSU 4 to provide free meals to children June 22 through Aug. 14
Program will provide food at Oak Hill Middle School Carrie Ricker School and Martin’s Point.