A member of the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame, McGowan worked for the Morning Sentinel for more than 35 years and was considered a trailblazer for female journalists in the state.
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Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield council argues over future of theater, declines to list property with realtor
The Town Council recently debated once again what to do with the Pittsfield Community Theatre and decided not to place it on the market.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Man dies when fire destroys house in Newport
Allen Easley, 54, was killed Sunday in the blaze at 578 Mullen Road. His mother, who owned the house, survived, according to officials.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
State offers support services to furloughed workers at Puritan Medical Products in Pittsfield
State and local officials are looking to assist the 251 employees furloughed by Puritan after the company saw a decrease in demand for the medical swabs it produces.
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Emerson College honors local dean’s list students
BOSTON — Five local students earned dean’s list honors for the 2022 fall semester at Emerson College. Rachel Spear of Farmington, majoring in business creative enterprises, is a member of the class of 2025. Ella Fishman of Lincolnville, majoring in creative writing BFA, is a member of the class of 2024. Kailey Pelletier of Readfield, […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Three charged after search of Pittsfield home yields illicit drugs
Brett Johnson, Dawn Smith and Felicia Willard are scheduled to appear in court July 5 on drug-related charges, according to Somerset County Sheriff Dale Lancaster.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield police chief settles into new role, and shows aptitude for recruiting
After taking the reins in December, police Chief Vicente Morris has the chronically understaffed Pittsfield Police Department at full force with seven full-time officers. He’s now turning his attention to community policing programs he wants to roll out.
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Pittsfield officials report progress after software problems plague municipal tax collection, budgeting
Town Manager Kathryn Ruth said progress was made this week resolving problems with a vital software program after company representatives met with local officials.
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Ken Cianchette, Cianbro co-founder who had ‘an impact on tens of thousands,’ dies at 98
Cianchette, whose memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, was one of four brothers who formed the company that has constructed many of Maine’s major buildings and bridges.
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Family of man accused of threatening to ‘shoot up’ Pittsfield business denies allegations
Scott Therrien said his son, Benjamin Scott Therrien, 28, made no threat last week to harm others at the Hancock Lumber sawmill where he worked at the time, and that he will plead not guilty to a terrorizing charge.