Natasha Venable, 46, is accused of sexually assaulting a child in Monmouth several times between September 2018 and August 2022.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections, Local Government
West Gardiner endorses spending plan, rejects lot size change
In an advisory vote, town residents on Saturday rejected a proposal to increase the town’s minimum lot size to 3 acres, but they remain concerned about West Gardiner’s fast rate of growth.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan-area schools close after threatening message, image posted to social media
Police and Maine School Administrative District 54 officials said they were being cautious Thursday after a photograph was posted showing a young man holding a weapon.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Photos: Hundreds of veterans gather in Augusta as nation marks 50 years since withdrawing troops from Vietnam
The Travis Mills Foundation held its annual Vietnam Era Veterans Breakfast on the 50th anniversary the departure of the last U.S. combat troops from Vietnam. All photos by Joe Phelan.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Madison man charged in automobile crash that killed his son, injured other family members
Robert A. Simonds, 30, is facing manslaughter and several other charges following the crash in October that occurred after Simonds had smoked crack cocaine and marijuana, according to an arrest affidavit.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area principal to step down, with director of remote learning academy taking reins in July
Lauren Arnold, who is currently director of Western Maine Remote Academy, was hired Tuesday night by the MSAD 11 board of directors to replace Principal Chad Kempton, who held the job for about 20 years.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Elections
West Gardiner’s proposed budget to remain flat
West Gardiner residents are expected to elect a selectman and vote on the annual budget during Saturday’s Town Meeting as well as weigh in on banning future solar farms and self-storage facilities.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Waterville man faces drugs summons after standoff with police at apartment near fire station
Police said they responded Tuesday night to Union Street after neighbors reported hearing what they thought were shots fired inside an apartment, but it turned out the man inside was smashing things with a hammer and was found with methamphetamine.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Waterville Planning Board to send report to City Council explaining rezoning recommendation for former rectory
The memo the Planning Board intends to send to the City Council explains why it recommended allowing the former Sacred Heart Church rectory at 74 Pleasant St. to be rezoned.
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Man who sexually assaulted child gets prison sentence nearly cut in half after initial conviction overturned
An improper meeting between the district attorney and judge resulted in the overturning of Eric Bard’s 2015 conviction. Now, instead of facing 50 years in prison for more than 21 charges, he is to serve 28.