The trial judge is expected to issue a verdict next week in the case of Jashawn Lipscombe, 23, of New York City, who is on trial for the 2020 shooting death of Joseph Tracy, 33, of West Gardiner.
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New York felon sentenced to 2 years in prison for possessing gun in Augusta
Camby Wilson, 22, was sentenced at federal court in Bangor for possessing a firearm in March 2022, according to prosecutors.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Pump the brakes, late-night drivers; Ticonic Bridge will close to overnight traffic
Construction crews along the span between Waterville and Winslow need to do utility work that will require it to be periodically closed to vehicles, including the night of Thursday, May 25.
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Perry woman pleads guilty to manslaughter, sentenced to 25 years
Danielle Wheeler will serve 25 years for the death of her ex-boyfriend, Jason ‘Cowboy’ Aubuchon.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
‘Civilian hero,’ officer help 2 escape uninjured from roof of burning Hallowell house
The fire, reported just before 10 p.m. Tuesday, destroyed the three-story house at 1 Franklin St., but not before a Hallowell police officer and an anonymous passerby helped two people on a porch roof escape the flames.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Residents give preliminary approval to $13.8 million Pittsfield-area school budget
The proposed budget for Maine School Administrative District 53 will now go to a referendum vote in Burnham, Detroit and Pittsfield scheduled for June 13.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville native proposes major housing development
The City Council voted Tuesday night to refer to the Planning Board for hearing and recommendation a proposal to change the zoning at 15 Washington St. so a condominium complex — with the potential for 96 units — can be built there.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine lawmakers back bill to allow 16- and 17-year-olds access to gender-affirming care without parents’ consent
The bill was supported by all but one Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. One Republican, Sen. Eric Brakey, voted in support as well; the other Republicans left before the vote Tuesday.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
State still aiming for November launch of sports wagering despite director’s absence
Milt Champion is on leave in the wake of posting offensive tweets, and Deputy Director Matthew Motti will be leading the Gambling Control Unit in the meantime.
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Dollar General owes $320,000 for repeat safety violations at Penobscot County store
Federal investigators found the store in Enfield broke five safety standards, creating tripping hazards and greater risks of employee injury in the event of a fire.