The incident occurred Sunday near First Church of Waterville when the driver of a Jeep tried to go around a vehicle stopped in traffic and struck two people in a crosswalk, sending one by LifeFlight of Maine to a Portland hospital with serious injuries, according to police.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Vienna man pleads guilty to rash of car burglaries in Augusta, neighboring communities
Gregory Roe, who told the court Tuesday that addiction to drugs prompted him to make bad decisions before apologizing to his victims and family, was sentenced to three years in prison.
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River Fest returns to Skowhegan this week
The multi-day celebration of life on the Kennebec River features dozens of events and activities in downtown Skowhegan.
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Lake Stewards of Maine to conduct plant workshop on Varnum Pond in Wilton
The pond is Wilton’s drinking supply that participants can learn about invasive aquatic species. Preregistration is required for the Aug. 8 event.
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See a map of how Maine law enforcement responded to the Lewiston mass shooting
More than 750 officers responded to dozens of locations during the 48-hour manhunt for the gunman. Police narratives released this summer show their movements during the key first hours after the shooting.
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New Balance to close Norridgewock factory, move operations into expanded Skowhegan facility
The transition to the consolidated manufacturing facility, to be called ‘Central Maine,’ will begin this fall. All jobs at the Norridgewock site will be transferred to Skowhegan, the company said Tuesday.
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Woolwich woman killed in West Forks crash
The cause of the early Tuesday morning crash remains under investigation, the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Former Kennebec County Emergency Management director pleads not guilty to stalking charges
Arthur E. True, 50, of Albion, was charged in January with allegations he copied computer information without authorization and stalked a co-worker while he worked as director of the agency, in April 2023.
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Former Hancock music teacher pleads guilty to assault and disorderly conduct
Seth Briggs, 37, pleaded guilty to assault and disorderly conduct after rubbing a student’s leg on the bus ride back from a field trip to Funtown-Splashtown in Saco.
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Here’s the order of 5 Maine ballot questions, including PAC limits, state flag
Maine voters will weigh in on 2 referendum questions and 3 separate bonds totaling $65 million in November, including a question about the design of the state flag.