The earthquake, which struck just after 10 a.m., was centered about 6 miles southeast of York Harbor. Its effects were felt as far north as Bangor and south as New York City.
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Central Maine arrest log: Jan. 18-24
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Jan. 18-24, 2024.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Skowhegan-area school board committee appointments questioned
After a former board member questioned why his replacement was not given his seat on a committee, district officials determined they were violating bylaws defining town representation on committees.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Firefighters work 11 hours to extinguish Sappi wood yard fire
The fire apparently started in a gearbox of a conveyor belt that moves wood chips to be processed, Skowhegan fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez said.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Bingham repeat offender found guilty of sex crimes against minors
A jury on Thursday convicted Christopher C. Cates, a lifetime registrant on the state’s sex offender registry, after a three-day trial.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Crews from 10 fire departments battle blazes in Fairfield, Benton
Two fires were reported an hour apart Tuesday, prompting a broad response from area firefighters.
Posted inCommunity, Uncategorized
What to do with children at the library
Self-led play times, Lego club, story time, Rhyme Times and Books Before Kindergarten programs are planned by are libraries.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Bingham man charged again with more sex crimes heads to trial
The two alleged victims in the case are expected to testify, prosecutors said.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Contractor seriously injured in Sappi mill accident
A contractor working at the Sappi Somerset Mill in Skowhegan fell through a roof opening Friday and suffered serious injuries, according to a Sappi official.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Sappi machinists in Skowhegan reject contract offer, authorize strike
Fair wages and work-life balance are among the topics of negotiations IAM Local 2740 members and the company plan to revisit Tuesday, a union representative said.