Police are asking for help from the public in locating a man driving a blue, 2003 Ford F-250 bearing Maine registration 1444ZF.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Coast Guard suspends search for missing lobsterman off Kennebunkport
Crews found Scott Cluff’s skiff overturned on the rocks at Walker’s Point on Friday.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
‘Person of interest’ sought after vehicle drives over woman in Bingham
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Ryan Paul Mann, 43, of Skowhegan.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Pittston resident launches effort to remove selectman
Cheryl Peaslee, a longtime Pittston resident, is collecting signatures to recall Joe Caputo from the Select Board over what she calls a ‘change in atmosphere’ at meetings.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
After Madison shoppers raise concerns, Hannaford says friendly feline not banned from store
People had taken to social media in recent days concerned that Rascal the cat had been banned from the store, but a Hannaford spokesperson said the store is just asking that treats for Rascal be given to her outside the store.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Hepatitis A outbreak spreads in Portland’s homeless encampments
While advocates for the homeless say the outbreak stems from a lack of access to clean water for drinking and bathing, city officials say the unsanitary conditions are why they have cleared encampments and are focused on getting people into shelters.
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Commission investigating Lewiston shootings moves meeting location
The public session of the meeting, which will be livestreamed, will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Cross Building, Room 209, in Augusta.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine lawmaker’s proposal reflects national debate about gun-free zones, but faces strong opposition
A similar proposal didn’t make it out of committee in 2017, and some legislative leaders said they are opposed to Rep. Jim White’s bill to assign liability to owners of gun-free zones where people are hurt or injured.
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New Bread of Life supported living facility approved in Augusta
Former medical offices are to be converted into two community supported living spaces, with a focus on helping veterans and others, in need of addiction recovery and trauma supports.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan selectmen push forward plans for athletic fields at community center
Selectmen earlier in the week approved preliminary plans for the layout of additional fields at the center on Poulin Drive.