The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for areas of Somerset and Kennebec counties Tuesday as heavy rainstorms moved across the region.
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Augusta officers acted in self-defense when they fatally shot man at homeless shelter, Maine attorney general says
The recent findings are consistent with every other investigation of officer-involved shootings by the Office of the Maine Attorney General.
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Flood watch issued in Somerset County as storms cross Maine
A dynamic weather system could deliver several inches of rain, creating flash flooding conditions in Somerset County through Tuesday afternoon, meteorologists said.
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Somerset Sheriff’s Office pickup truck damaged in Madison crash
Sgt. Mathew Cunningham was responding Saturday morning to an emergency when the crash occurred on Main Street.
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Photos: China Community Days youth fishing derby
Youth fishing derby takes place on China lake. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State
Kennebec River Brewfest in Augusta draws hundreds of attendees and even more beverage samples
About 30 vendors from across Maine — 10 more than last year — featured beer, wine, seltzer, cider, mead and cannabis at Mill Park.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Masked men rob Big Apple in Madison, police say
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the robbery, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Three arrested following Fairfield, Waterville searches
Law enforcement from several agencies assisted Fairfield police in the search warrants, which were conducted at a home in Fairfield, a vehicle at a separate location in that town, and a vehicle in Waterville.
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Chainsaw artist wows crowds at Skowhegan’s River Fest
Dan Burns, 47, of Augusta, can carve a bear from a block of pine in about 20 minutes, and an owl or cardinal in about 10.
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Trio indicted on burglary charges for allegedly targeting numerous businesses, disabling security systems
Three people are charged with burglary, including the theft of $1,200 worth of pre-rolled joints from a Winthrop medical marijuana shop.