AIM Recycling pleaded guilty to 17 counts of failing to surrender the titles of vehicles it crushed to the state, paying more than $41,000 in fines and other charges as part of a plea agreement.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges
A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.
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Golf tournament to benefit youth community center
The 10th Annual Ray Haskell Golf Invitational is to be held Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Waterville Country Club, at 39 Country Club Road, in Oakland. Proceeds from the event, hosted by the Alfond Youth & Community Center and Ray Haskell Ford, are to help give all children an opportunity to attend summer camp at Camp […]
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Gardiner Public Library follows growing trend in suspending late fees for books
The move comes as more public libraries across central Maine and the country recognize that imposing late fees is an equity issue.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Oakland woman indicted on charge she lied to increase benefits from state
Loretta Raymond, 56, reportedly received more than $10,000 in state benefits between 2008 and 2015.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Dental practice powered by Colby College alums moving to Oakland’s FirstPark
Dr. Anna O’Keefe is moving the practice from Kennedy Memorial Drive in Waterville to FirstPark, where officials are looking to add more businesses.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Demand for browntail moth remedies spikes as pests’ rash spreads in central Maine
Pharmacies are seeing record-high demand for specialized rash sprays while consumers have also reported empty shelves at some local stores.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Things to Do
Oakland Waterfront Park music series returns this summer after pandemic pause
Free concerts are scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Thursday from July 8 to Aug. 26.
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State expands probe of ‘forever chemicals’ in water wells to include areas of Oakland
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has expanded its investigation into the contamination of residential well water with PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ following water well testing in Fairfield.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Messalonskee High School graduates 145 at Augusta Civic Center
While many school districts this year offered educational models with students attending a combination of in-person and remote learning, Regional School Unit 18 gave students the opportunity to attend in-person classes every day or learn remotely.