The city of Waterville, with help from Colby College professor and city Councilor Thomas Klepach, is working hard to alleviate the impact of browntail moths, Amy Calder writes.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Pittston man accused of stalking county sheriff, state trooper over Facebook, rejected in bid to move trial
The lawyer for Nicholas J. Worthing sought to have his trial moved out of Kennebec County out of concern judges there could have relationships with law enforcement officers allegedly stalked by Worthing.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Maine Children’s Home in Waterville seeking new director
Richard Dorian, executive director of the 124-year-old nonprofit organization, plans to leave July 31 to pursue a job as a full time church pastor.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
State expands fish consumption warning for Maine waters due to ‘forever chemical’ contamination
The Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention warned people last year to limit consumption of fish from several freshwater locations around the state, and announced Thursday that it has expanded the advisory to include new locations.
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Former Athens fire chief sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child
Sean Boyd, 46, of Athens, was sentenced Wednesday in Skowhegan following testimony by his victim who said, “He left me silently suffering and with a huge burden to carry.”
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Homeless people seek somewhere to camp when Augusta overnight warming center closes
A listening session organized by unhoused people in Augusta prompted discussion of the difficulties of homelessness. Councilors are considering whether to allow tents to be set up on city property.
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State
Commercial transfer station approved in Gardiner business park
Gardiner Transfer Co., which already has a maintenance facility in the Libby Hill Business Park, has received approval to add a commercial transfer facility to the site to support its trash hauling business in central Maine.
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Photos: Music workshop for Waterville students hits all the right notes
Students at Waterville Senior High School on Wednesday held a workshop with a professional string ensemble and a performance under the guidance and tutelage of professional musicians.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Kennebec County grand jury hands up indictment in Winslow stabbing
Justin Boucher, 21, of Waterville, whom police say attacked a 65-year-old man in January, was indicted last week on one count of aggravated assault and two counts of violating conditions of release.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Winthrop’s Town Council chair, police chief step down
Longtime Town Council Chairperson Sarah Fuller’s resignation is effective immediately, and police Chief Ryan Frost is set to retire in September.