As GOP electoral fortunes improve at the county level, some Democrats see the move as an unnecessary and expensive political power grab.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston fisherman found dead in Cobbosseecontee Lake
Kyle Armstrong, 27, suffered an apparent ‘medical event’ while fishing alone, officials said.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Monmouth man indicted on charges following chase, crash of stolen U-Haul
Ronald R. Hinkley Jr., 25, was indicted on charges stemming from a high-speed police chase ending in a crash Feb. 19 in Winthrop.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Augusta officials ponder the burden of unpaid ambulance bills
Augusta, which is facing $1.8 million in unpaid ambulance bills, is considering for the first time sending bills to a collection agency.
Posted inThings to Do
Check out a Monmouth play or a Waterville festival
‘The Spitfire Grill — A Musical’ in Skowhegan, Matt and the Barnburners in Madison, an art show reception in Bath, a concert in Waldoboro, a poetry reading in Winthrop, and Johnny Campbell in Farmington are among entertainment events this week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
West Gardiner police chase results in couple’s arrest
Zebbie Thomas, 33, sought on aggravated assault and robbery charges after allegedly attacking sleeping man with a frying pan in Augusta.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Monmouth police department withdraws ICE training application
Residents packed the Monmouth Board of Selectmen meeting Wednesday to speak out against the town’s police department taking on the role of enforcing federal immigration laws.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Man indicted in death of wife, attack on his mother in Readfield
In addition to a charge of killing his wife, a Kennebec County grand jury indicted Samuel Whittemore, 34, of aggravated attempted murder for the attack on his mother.
Posted inCommunity
Winthrop center to host afternoon of Irish music March 15
This is a family friendly event; all ages are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Irish garb or even as a leprechauns or fairies.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Foley to stay on as school superintendent in Winthrop
Becky Foley, who has served since last September as the interim superintendent of the town’s public schools, has agreed to remain superintendent of schools for another three years.