The tree fell Wednesday on Lakeview Drive in China and resulted in the loss of power to around 1,250 Central Maine Power customers in China and about a dozen in Albion.
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Pittsfield man involved in police confrontation died of multiple gunshot wounds, medical examiner says
Gregory Lasselle died Feb. 25 following a 12-hour standoff, but state authorities have yet to explain what prompted law enforcement personnel to use deadly force on Lasselle.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Litchfield looks to cap budget increase to 10%
The proposed $3.1 million budget will be decided by voters at the annual Town Meeting on June 18.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man’s commencement from special court program highlights reduced sentences, opportunity to rebuild lives
A robbery charge against Jesse D. Nichols was dismissed this week after he completed the Co-Occurring Disorders Court program, which seeks to treat criminal defendants with substance abuse problems and help them get back on their feet.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News, Schools and Education
Messalonskee High School principal receives top state award
Paula Callan becomes the first educator to win both the Maine Principal of the Year Award and the Maine Assistant Principal of the Year Award since the founding of the Maine Principals’ Association in 1992.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner residents meet top candidate for city manager position
Andrew Carlton, who is currently superintendent in Regional School Unit 4 based in Wales, told residents at a forum that he sees overlap between school and municipal administration in managing budgets and people.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Rain damage will leave Alexander Reed Road in Richmond closed until September
The Maine Department of Transportation announced the update Tuesday after the culvert collapsed Friday morning from rainfall, with repairs expected to cost $1.2 million.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Police chase through Kennebec, Waldo counties leads to 9 charges against Thorndike woman
Melissa Keller was charged with violating conditions of release and other offenses following the chase that began early Sunday in Albion and ended with a wreck in Montville.
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Benton residents approve $1.6 million municipal budget at Town Meeting
Voters over the weekend also approved the use of $75,000 in federal pandemic relief aid for a variety of town projects.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Rescue personnel search Sebasticook River in Clinton for missing 36-year-old man
Justin Howard was seen entering the water at about 4 p.m. Monday after visiting with friends on Pleasant Street in Clinton, police said.