A jury in Skowhegan on Wednesday found Davina Petchonka, 39, guilty of incest, which is a misdemeanor, and a judge sentenced her to time already served.
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Jury begins deliberating whether Pittsfield woman sexually assaulted teenage minor
A Skowhegan jury could decide as early as Wednesday whether Davina Petchonka, 39, of Pittsfield, committed the sexual assault offenses last year.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Religion and Values
With limited revenue, Pittsfield Unitarian Universalist congregation to sell aging church building
The landmark Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, which has loomed over the town center for more than 100 years, needs extensive repairs the congregation cannot afford.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow Town Manager LaCroix leaving to take reins in Farmington
Erica LaCroix spent three years leading Winslow’s municipal operations and is scheduled to take the helm in Farmington in December.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State
Apple does not fall far from family tree in Madison
Growers across the state, including North Star Orchards, marked the beginning of the prime picking season by celebrating the 23rd annual Maine Apple Sunday.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield appoints town manager who served as Bucksport’s municipal clerk
Jacob R. Gran, 26, is scheduled to begin his new job Sept. 25, working under the terms of a three-year contract.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Those who make, love cheese gather in record numbers at annual Pittsfield festival
The Maine Cheese Festival was held Sunday at Manson Park in Pittsfield, with more than 60 artisan cheesemakers and related vendors from throughout the state selling goods to an appreciative crowd.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Local Cub Scout packs set signup events for September
Scouting year and area Cub Scout Packs have already begun recruiting or have set target sign-up events in their respective communities. In Vassalboro Vassalboro Pack and Troop 410 leader Christopher Santiago, a leader in both said the groups are recruiting new Cub Scouts for Pack 410, now a Family Pack, and accepting boys and girls […]
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Moscow man indicted on manslaughter, other charges following deadly automobile crash
Eric Tankerley, 34, was indicated recently by a Somerset County grand jury and is expected to face charges, including manslaughter, for his involvement last year in a Caratunk crash in which two women died.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Local Scouts lend hand both locally and for Hawaii
The slogan of Scouting is to “Do a Good Turn Daily.” Members of local Scout Troops and Cub Packs will be working this year not only on badges and awards but also on ways that they can help others in their community and as far away as Hawaii. Eric Handley of Sidney, Kennebec Valley District […]