Central Maine arrest log: July 6-12, 2024

Central Maine arrest log: June 29 – July 5

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for June 29 - July 5, 2024.

Here’s a round-up of local election results from around central Maine communities

These unofficial municipal election and school district budget validation results were reported from around central Maine.

Smithfield crash leads to charges against Lewiston woman already facing drunken driving charge

Daelyn Sargent, 19, of Lewiston, was intoxicated and the only person in her Toyota Yaris when deputies arrived early Monday to find the vehicle in a ditch, police said.

Carlie Jarvais, Skowhegan Area High School

Skowhegan-area voters accept proposed $48.89 million budget for MSAD 54

The spending plan for 2024-25 next goes to a June 11 district budget validation referendum for final approval.

Skowhegan-area voters to weigh in on proposed $48.89 million budget for MSAD 54

The overall increase on property taxes in the proposed budget is about 3.95%, but the impact on each of the district’s six towns varies because of changes in state property valuation.

Central Maine arrest log: May 3-10, 2024

Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for May 3-10, 2024.

Fire destroys garage in Smithfield

Firefighters responded to 1026 East Pond Road at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, and had the flames extinguished in 20 to 30 minutes, officials said.

Local Scouts celebrate Earth Day with cleanups