The family of Daniel H. Crommett, who died two days after the former nurse allegedly restrained him, said the decision does not reflect the treatment their loved one endured.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Benton leaders draw criticism for condition of town cemeteries
Residents complained this week to the Board of Select Persons that Benton’s cemeteries are not being mowed enough and are unkempt.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Seven members appointed to Winthrop Moorings Committee
The committee is expected to explore whether the town needs a mooring ordinance and, if so, what it should accomplish.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville property owners to see tax bills increase this year
A $2.5 million jump in the municipal and school budget for 2023-24 is driving most of the tax bill increases, although property valuation adjustments made this year are also contributing factors.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Two adults, two children injured when SUV rolls on Route 3 in Vassalboro
The driver of the SUV attempted to pass other vehicles and swerved to avoid oncoming traffic, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Fireman’s muster helps kick off a longer Richmond Days celebration for the town’s bicentennial year
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of its founding, town officials stretched the traditional celebration to a week, including the fireman’s muster, which showcases the restored hand tubs that were instrumental to fighting fires before steam engines replaced human powered pumpers.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Dresden man, subject of Saturday search, shot and killed by police Sunday in Chelsea
Frank Foss Jr. was shot and killed after police say he pointed a gun a member of the Maine State Police Tactical Team that was searching a wooded area in Chelsea Sunday afternoon.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Life & Culture, Local & State
Open Farm Day brings people closer to the source of food and farm-made products across Maine
Seacolors Yarnery at Meadowcroft Farm was one of more than 100 farms to open their doors to visitors Sunday to offer a close up look into the life of farmers across Maine and how they grow food and produce other products.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Law enforcement blocks off several roads in Dresden on Saturday
Residents in the area of Orchard Hill Road and Old Dresden Road say they saw a heavy police presence in a heavily wooded area in the area of the Dresden-Wiscasset town line Saturday as well as a low-flying helicopter.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Popular Augusta restaurant reopens a day after closure over health, safety violations
The 99 Restaurant on Civic Center Drive reopened Friday after several serious code violations and health hazards were identified by the Augusta Fire Department and Code Enforcement Bureau.