Richard Murray-Burns was sentenced in March to decades in prison for the 2019 shooting and police chase that began in Waterville, but a judge’s procedural error has led the court to reconsider the sentence.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Up to 400 housing units proposed off Civic Center Drive in Augusta
The proposal for condominiums and apartments at 435 and 443 Civic Center Drive on about 18 acres would require a zone change.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Uncategorized
Week In Photos Dec. 2-9, 2022
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week.
Posted inAmy Calder, Morning Sentinel
Reporting Aside: Yes, there’s much that first must be done, but then let’s savor the holiday season
There are cards to write, cookies to bake and presents to wrap, but then the stress seems to fall away and we’re embraced by the joy of the Christmas season, Amy Calder writes.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Litchfield man sentenced to at least 90 days in jail for child pornography videos on cellphone
Peter N. Davidson, 59, was charged after police used a search warrant to find eight sexually explicit videos involving children on his iPhone.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized
Athens man dies while in custody at Somerset County Jail
Virgil White, 33, was being held on a domestic violence charge when he was pronounced dead Monday morning at the jail in Madison.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Maine to receive $5.5 million in federal money to expand internet access statewide
Maine becomes the first state to receive the funding as part of a federal push for broadband improvements meant to give every American access to high-speed internet service.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Winthrop officials agree to revisit controversial mooring ordinance
The town plans to present a new draft of the policy in early 2023. The existing policy will remain in effect in the meantime.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Smithfield contractor accused of defrauding customers fails to appear in court on drug charges
An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for Zacheriah Adams, the man accused by several people of failing to perform home repair projects after collecting thousands of dollars from them.
Posted inCommunity News, Local & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel
Pittsfield Town Council passes $6.1 million budget, eyes tax rate decrease
The budget is roughly a 7% increase compared to last year, but a rise in revenue means town officials expect the property tax rate to decrease for residents.