The two allegedly kidnapped a woman and ordered her to drive away from a Waterville hotel where they were interrupted while robbing another woman.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Norridgewock man arrested following Oakland police chase, confrontation with officer, police say
Christopher Abbot, 31, is facing six charges stemming from the chase and altercation Thursday in which the officer twice used a Taser in an effort to subdue Abbot, according to police.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Week In Photos May 12-19, 2023
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, News, Politics
Augusta councilors reject plan to consolidate election polls for all 4 wards into single site
Councilors expressed concern the change would have made it more difficult for some residents, especially those without transportation, to vote.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Benton Alewife Festival returns to celebrate native fish for the first time since 2019
Some dam removals and restoration efforts along the Sebasticook River have led to an explosion in the alewife population in recent years, a fact honored by an annual festival in Benton.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Winthrop hires new town manager who was previously Belgrade’s top administrator
Anthony Wilson, who is currently director of communications and operations for the Belgrade-based nonprofit 7 Lakes Alliance, will start the Winthrop job on June 5.
Posted inAmy Calder, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Cafe that’s been a fixture of the Waterville community to close
Jorgensen’s Cafe and Deli owner Theresa Dunn, who has owned the cafe since 2017 and worked for all four of its owners before that, plans to close the business around June 1, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
The alewife has seen a resurgence, and now a Benton festival returns to honor the native fish
The Benton Alewife Festival is scheduled for Saturday, resuming for the first time since 2019 when the coronavirus pandemic put it on pause.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Gardiner officials debate additional spending for property revaluation in city spending plan
City Councilor Terry Berry wants to see funding for a citywide revaluation pushed up the priority list, but infrastructure projects not included in the city’s proposed budget are also emerging priorities.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Another camper reported stolen from Scott’s Recreation in Manchester
The theft in late April involved a camper parked in the same spot as a camper that was stolen in October from the dealership’s overflow lot.