Jeffrey B. Matthews is to serve two years in prison after police found explicit images in his possession.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Richmond School Committee adds positions back into proposed budget after residents oppose cuts
The positions officials planned to cut included two that are now filled, and several that are vacant but that residents said are needed.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Alfond Center, city work to resolve parking problems at Purnell Wrigley Field in Waterville
There will be many changes this year with parking at the ballfield on Mathews Avenue to alleviate disruption and inconvenience to neighbors, according to city and Alfond Youth & Community Center officials.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner City Council chooses former legislator to fill vacancy on council
Gay Grant will assume the District 4 seat of Marc Rines, who resigned from the City Council in March.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
John Cameron named director of Gardiner Department of Public Works
The City Council endorsed Cameron’s appointment Wednesday. Cameron had been named deputy director late last year by City Manager Andrew Carlton, who was also serving as Public Works director while the position was vacant.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville officials assessing whether to expel students charged with making threat
Superintendent Eric Haley and Assistant Superintendent Peter Hallen of the Waterville Public Schools said Wednesday that school staff members, police, mental health professionals and others are working to determine if two students charged with terrorizing will remain in school.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Council hears new pitch for reviving Pittsfield Community Theatre
William Clover, representing the newly formed Clover Improvement Group, presented his hopes for the theater during an informal discussion Tuesday before the Town Council.
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Thinking Things Through: Climbing the mental staircase
After two knee replacements made it difficult to climb stairs, Liz Soares learned to confront the thoughts holding her back.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville City Council approves rectory rezoning, street closures for outdoor dining
Councilors also voted Tuesday to refer to the Planning Board for public hearing and recommendation a request to reduce the size of parking stalls for the proposed Head of Falls Village housing complex.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Nearly $1,200 worth of pre-rolled marijuana joints stolen from Winthrop shop
Earth Keeper Cannabis was one of five businesses reportedly burglarized early Monday morning.