Central Maine arrest log: June 30-July 7, 2023
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for June 30-July 7, 2023.Read More
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Reynolds Forest conservation, recreation area in Sidney to grow following land donation
The Kennebec Land Trust has received a seven-acre donation of hayfields next to its 35-acre property off West River Road.Read
Read MoreWeek In Photos June 30-July 7, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.Read More
Read MoreInmate who left Machias work release site back in custody
James Berube was taken back into custody following a seven-hour standoff with police, according to the Maine Department of Corrections.Read
Read MoreNew Maine wrongful death law ties cap on damages to inflation, extends time limit to sue
Gov. Janet Mills allowed the bill to become law Thursday without her signature. Another bill that would have extended the
Read MoreNew Farmington fireworks location is mostly positive
Farmington began its Fourth of July celebrations Monday night, July 3, in a new location that saw mostly positive reactions.Read
Read MoreAugusta opens cooling center amid forecast of sweltering heat
The heat and humidity could make it feel up to 96 degrees in Augusta Thursday, according to the National Weather
Read MoreLongtime superintendent of Augusta schools resigns
Jim Anastasio’s tenure as the district’s top administrator will end on June 30, 2024.Read More
Read MoreRoute 302 in Naples closed after shooting on causeway
Police released few details, but said one person is hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. Fireworks scheduled in the area were
Read MoreHistoric Farmington sun porch will see renovations thanks to grant funding
The Farmington Historical Society will be renovating part of the Octagon House using grant funding from Maine Preservation.Read More
Read MoreDespite fears of a wash out, thousands celebrate Independence Day in Clinton
The three-day Central Maine Fourth of July celebration, now in its 33rd year, was held in Winslow for 26 years
Read MorePromising research at UMaine may help curtail browntail moths
Scientists are studying how to disrupt the moth’s mating patterns by using a synthetically made product to confuse male moths
Read More16-year-old drowns in Hancock County lake
The boy and his brother had been swimming with friends and relatives at the beach at Deer Lake campground.Read More
Read MoreMaine passes bill to curb recording of attorney-client phone calls in jails
The legislation, which still needs the governor’s signature, would require county jails to maintain a registry of attorney contact information.Read
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