A recently unsealed declaration by an FBI special agent details an apparent ISIS-inspired plot involving a Waterville man and two other teens to murder all the adults in a Chicago mosque during “spring break.”
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government
Washington Town Meeting includes lively discussion over updated ordinances for animal control and land use
The land use ordinance vote delayed until June primary so town can provide more information for residents.
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Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Malfunctioning oil burner forces evacuation of Franklin County Jail
Inmates and guards were rushed to the outdoor recreation area of the jail to avoid smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation while firefighters ventilated the building.
Posted inLocal & State, Local Government, Morning Sentinel, News
Sidney voters approve $2 million municipal budget, narrowly reject nonprofit’s request at annual Town Meeting
Voters approved the town’s municipal budget but were divided on an $800 request from Spectrum Generations, which was ultimately the only budget item not approved.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Local Government, News
Jefferson residents to consider town budget with large increase in ambulance costs
The annual Town Meeting in Jefferson will be held by secret ballot voting Tuesday.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
As household expenses continue to climb, the lines at the Augusta Food Bank grow longer
Families are struggling to put food on the table and turn to local food banks for help, organizers of the local nonprofit say.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel
Oakland woman indicted in November death of her toddler son
A Kennebec County grand jury on Thursday alleged that Ashley Malloy, 21, recklessly or with criminal negligence caused the death of 14-month-old Karson Malloy.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Gardiner officials seek evaluation of aging city facilities
The city has issued a request for proposals for a consultant to evaluate the condition of City Hall, the Police and Fire departments and the Public Works garage and help plan for the city’s future needs.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta to use pandemic relief funds to offset Civic Center losses
Augusta plans to use at least $600,000 of the $2 million officials expect to receive in American Rescue Plan Act funds to make up for revenue losses.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Steelworkers union reaches contract agreement with Sappi’s Skowhegan mill
The 3-year agreement with United Steelworkers Local 9 covers about 465 workers at the mill and includes a 3% pay increase each year of the contract.