Marine scientists who viewed the video say it’s likely a blue shark, though one said it could be a thresher shark.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Nation & World
America’s small towns are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes
The United States is in the midst of an officer shortage that many blame on the two-fold morale hit of 2020 – the coronavirus pandemic and criticism of police that boiled over following the murder of George Floyd by a police officer.
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Metal debris hits car on Maine Turnpike, comes within inches of motorist’s face
The sharp piece of metal struck the windshield and shattered glass, but the motorist was able to safely pull over.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec County EMA director put on administrative leave 3 months after hiring
Kennebec County Administrator Scott Ferguson declined to specify the reason for the action.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Driver in crash that killed Madison good Samaritan in Waterville indicted on manslaughter charge
Bradford L. Enos of Atkinson could face up to 30 years in prison after his truck allegedly caused the death of a nurse who had stopped to help a motorist on I-95.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Down East man pleads guilty to murder in girlfriend’s death
Paul DeForest, 67, pleaded guilty to murder and criminal solicitation and is expected to serve 32 years in prison for the death of 58-year-old Eva Cox in January 2022.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner sewer line replacement to limit Church Street access
The street will be closed to through traffic for up to three weeks after construction gets underway Sept. 18.
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Man who died off Rockland Breakwater was an expert swimmer, friend says
Martin Turecky, 57, suffered a medical problem while training with others on Sunday, authorities say.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Unity town clerk announces departure as town struggles to retain workers
The clerk gave her notice after just a few weeks on the job and a selectman says competing factions in town have alienated municipal employees and contributed to their departure.
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Months after disclosing intraoffice affair, still no policy changes in attorney general’s office
Unlike state agencies, which require supervisor-subordinate relationship be disclosed immediately, the AG’s office policy contains no such requirement – a loophole that allowed Aaron Frey to conceal his relationship for 8 months.