Suspects from Augusta and New York City among those indicted by a Kennebec County grand jury.
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Photos: Unity Yuletide Celebration
People of all ages turn out Sunday for the Unity Yuletide Celebration, affirming the holiday season is truly underway. All photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographer Rich Abrahamson.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Central Maine restaurant scene welcomes Asian Noodle Bowl and, soon, Jersey Mike’s Subs
Asian Noodle Bowl, which opened just before Thanksgiving, and Jersey Mike’s Subs, a franchise sandwich shop expected to open in March, are new arrivals to central Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Christmas displays bring excitement, glow to central Maine neighborhoods
Many displays are dazzling, such as Winter Wonderland at Augusta West Kampground, which features more than 100,000 lights.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Worried about porch pirates this holiday season? Skowhegan police have a solution
As a way to ensure holiday packages are not stolen from porches or steps, Skowhegan residents can have their packages sent to the police station instead of their homes, and then pick them up within three days, according to police Chief David Bucknam.
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How homeless people are counted in Maine
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has provided data since 2007, based on estimates from service providers who seek to count people in homeless shelter, people in communities without shelter and more considerations.
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Photos: Homeless people in central Maine brave the elements
The Sun Journal and Kennebec Journal captured views of homeless people as winter sets in across the region.
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Homeless in Maine: Record-setting estimates come as winter’s bite threatens the vulnerable
Escalating costs for housing, food and fuel have officials especially concerned as cold weather sets in and as estimates grow for people unable to find stable housing.
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Homeless veteran in Augusta: ‘You can’t find anything available’
Steven York, 59, is living in Bread of Life Ministries’ Veterans Shelter in Augusta and works five days a week at Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center at Togus.
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Photos: Skow-Whoville parade marches toward Christmas
Thousands attended the Skow-Whoville parade and festivities Friday and Saturday on Water Street in downtown Skowhegan to welcome the holiday season with Santa Claus and characters from Dr. Suess’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Photos by Morning Sentinel staff photographer Michael G. Seamans.