Jesse Scardina

Staff Writer

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Published
September 16, 2013

21-hour call on hold called ‘anomaly’ by MaineCare ride coordinator

The 21-hour call on hold to arrange a ride for a MaineCare patient last week in Waterville was an anomaly, according to the president of the company that coordinates the rides.
Published
September 15, 2013

Fairfield restaurant takes doughnuts to a whole new level

Ann Maglaras has come up with 116 varieties of doughnut, including the Cereal Killer, the Sequined Jumpsuit and the 4:20, but fans should eat them fast — she’s planning on selling the Kennebec Cafe and moving north.
Published
September 12, 2013

Waterville psychologist’s call to seek ride for patient put on hold overnight

After calling Coordinated Transportation Solutions to see where his patient’s ride was, psychologist Richard Staples remained on hold for 21 hours — until he hung up himself.
Published
September 9, 2013

Violent felon faces new burglary, assault charges after Waterville confrontation

Anthony George Perkins, 26, of Waterville, allegedly pried open a locked door and shoved his ex-girlfriend twice during an argument at an Elm Street home early Sunday.
Published
September 6, 2013

Waterville man arrested twice in two days, faces drug charge

Jason Stephenson, 37, of Waterville, faces four charges, including possession of the hallucinogenic drug bath salts, after he was arrested twice in two days.
Published
September 5, 2013

Search continues for missing AT hiker Geraldine Largay

The search for Geraldine Largay, who went missing in late July while hiking the Appalachian Trail in Maine, will continue in the coming weeks with the aid of several dozen people and search dogs.
Published
September 4, 2013

Volunteer recalls six decades of Clinton fair

Jon Whitten has done just about everything at the Clinton Lions Agricultural Fair since it first opened 59 years ago.
Published
August 26, 2013

2 drivers charged with OUI on Winslow’s Bay Street Sunday

Joseph William Burdette, 31, of Waltham, Mass., and Robert Francis Cutliffe, 49, of Winslow, were both arrested on charges of operating under the influence Sunday morning on Bay Street in Winslow.
Published
August 21, 2013

Skowhegan demonstrators protest against 35-year sentence for Bradley Manning

Protesters took over the Margaret Chase Bridge in Skowhegan to show support for Bradley Manning, convicted of violating the Espionage Act, and condemn his 35-year sentence.
Published
August 20, 2013

Waterville council OKs City Hall basement renovations

The Waterville City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted tonight to renovate the basement of City Hall and to contribute $1,000 to a Lac-Megantic relief fund.