Juli Brooks Settlemire, who’s receiving hospice care, has inspired many in community theater in central Maine and wants to find a home for the Waterville-based Aqua City Actors Theatre, Amy Calder writes.
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Man convicted in previous death pleads guilty in 1987 killing of Janet Brochu of Winslow
Gerald Goodale, 63, who’s already serving a 75-year term, entered his plea Thursday in a Skowhegan courtroom and was sentenced to 32 years.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Former facilities director for Bread of Life Ministries sentenced for sexual abuse of girl
Jeffrey A. Tyler, of Augusta, is to serve one year in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Mishandling of evidence by police leads to dismissal of kidnapping, sexual assault charges against Winthrop man
In a plea deal struck Thursday, Jon L. Westerlund was instead sentenced to nine months in prison on an aggravated assault charge.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner officials consider consequences of sludge crisis
As the cost of hauling sludge from wastewater treatment plants spikes after two state laws have limited how it can be handled, city leaders are weighing how to pay for the additional unanticipated costs of shipping it to Canada.
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With new Skowhegan school taking over part of Memorial Field, residents ask where teams will play ball
Residents told selectmen Tuesday that teams won’t have a field on which to play next year, but town officials say they have a plan to build fields near the Skowhegan Community Center.
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Work to begin soon on replacing bridge that provides main access to downtown Augusta
Construction on the bridge to replace the Rines Hill Bridge on Water Street, between the Augusta Fire Department headquarters and downtown, is expected to start this month and take about a year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Fayette broadband approval request moved to March, more information sought
If a grant is approved later this month, residents could have internet by the end of 2024.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield police chief settles into new role, and shows aptitude for recruiting
After taking the reins in December, police Chief Vicente Morris has the chronically understaffed Pittsfield Police Department at full force with seven full-time officers. He’s now turning his attention to community policing programs he wants to roll out.
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Body of Clinton man found in SUV discovered upside down in water
Gene Rose, 66, was found Tuesday in the vehicle that was overturned in about 4 feet of water off Hill Road in Clinton.