Aaron Hoster, 51, had a “full-time job of stealing for two years,” said a judge who sentenced him to serve 33 months in prison.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan police chief to continue as interim town manager for now as officials eye decision in new year
The town’s Board of Selectmen hasn’t made any moves to fill the position, which Police Chief David Bucknam has filled on an interim basis for months.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine lawmakers attend White House meeting on gun violence prevention
Eight Democratic senators and representatives from Maine, including House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross, participated in the meeting with the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
One person suffers minor burns in Skowhegan garage fire
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined and there was no major damage, Skowhegan’s fire chief said.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine considering California-style incentives to encourage electric vehicle sales
While not as aggressive as California’s standard, Maine’s proposal would eventually require 82% of new vehicles sold to produce zero emissions.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland residents ask jetport to increase parking without paving over woodland
Portland International Jetport officials presented the surface parking proposal as it enters the public review process.
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Maine media groups, energy companies file suits challenging new law on foreign spending on referendums
Separate lawsuits from Versant Power, Central Maine Power and two organizations representing media outlets were all filed Tuesday in federal court.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta parking garage deck closes after plow driver fails to show up
The city is seeking to recover $2,000 from Freyed Knot Tree Services after the company failed to plow Augusta’s newly renovated Dickman Street parking garage and has not responded to messages.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Gardiner man assaulted after finding stranger in basement
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the assailant, who fled on a skateboard after a confrontation at a Brunswick Avenue home.
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Maine officials accuse IRS of reversing pledge by taxing $450 state energy payments
The state says the IRS backed out of federal tax exemption for payments intended to help 880,000 Mainers cope with high energy costs last winter.